90 likes | 236 Views
Session One. Sixth Year Orientation. Outline of the Year. Three Orientation Sessions Tues day , 12 November 2013 ( 0920-1055) Wednesd ay , 22 January 2014 (1115-1250) Thursday , 6 March 2014 (0920-1055) UCAS (University and Colleges Application System) Information Evening
E N D
Session One Sixth Year Orientation
Outline of the Year • Three Orientation Sessions • Tuesday, 12 November 2013 (0920-1055) • Wednesday, 22 January 2014 (1115-1250) • Thursday, 6 March 2014 (0920-1055) • UCAS (University and Colleges Application System) Information Evening • ***TBC (1830-2130)***
Introduction • Life in the Sixth Year • + ves (positives) • - ves (negatives • Differences from 5th Year? • What do you see as the importance of the sixth year? • Thinking about the future …. • Success v. Failure
Study Skills • What makes a good student? Fill in the sheet in front of you …. • What were those qualities? Let’s put some of them up on the board here ….
Time Management and Self-Discipline • Scheduling and setting goals • Creating a ‘to-do’ list • Organizing tasks • Motivating yourself (and others) • Managing stress • Attendance and punctuality • Avoiding procrastination and developing self-discipline
Learning • Learning to learn • Types of Learner: Linear v. Visual Learner (Left Brain/Right Brain) • Being involved • Thinking critically with a view to thinking like a genius • Concept or mind mapping • Taking notes: in class; from books; from the internet; when other people are talking; from podcasts or the radio; from the television; from DVDs etc. • Reading • Thinking aloud/private speech
Studying • Effective study habits • Concentrating and Active Listening • Memorizing • Study with, flashcards • Problem based learning • Collaborative/cooperative learning • Getting, and using feedback • Revision
Further Resources • ESSENTIAL • ***Covey, S. (1998) TheSeven Habits of Highly Effective Teens Fireside Books.*** • ***UCAS: www.ucas.ac.uk*** • GOOD • Ellis, D. (2007) Becoming A Master Student. Houghton Mifflin Company; 12th edition. • Williams, J.M and G. G. Colomb (2003) The Craft of Argument, Concise Edition. Longman. • Harvey, M. (2003) The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing. Hackett. • Marius, R. (1999) A Writer’s Companion. McGraw Hill. • Williams, J. M. (1990) Style. Toward Clarity and Grace. University of Chicago.