Effective Study Skills from Cognitive and Educational Psychology

Study skills workshops are aplenty. Most are based on the trainer’s experience, and may not be grounded in research. They also tend not to consider the different cognition and learning styles of students.

When designing this course, we are cautious to avoid these mistakes: firstly, the trainer is formally trained in the field of psychology and, in particular, neuroscience. Secondly, our taught skills are based on proven research backing. Thirdly, our course trainer has also many years of teaching experience with students of differing learning abilities including special needs learners.

Participants will be provided with a comprehensive workshop manual that includes notes on the presentation, activity materials, a list of resources for further learning and a list of effective studying and learning techniques. They will learn practical tools and strategies that can be immediately implemented to empower young minds and install in them a love for learning. They will learn how to impart important skills such as retrieval and distributed practices for enhanced learning outcomes, with a particular focus on conquering examinations.

Course Duration: 1 Day

Part A: Understanding Cognition and the Learning Process

Understanding the Learning Process
Factors that influence learning success
Metacognition and Self-Regulation Strategies: Self-Monitoring, Self-Instruction, Goal-Setting

Part B: Effective Studying and Learning Strategies

Elaborative Interrogation
Self-Explanation
Practice Testing
Distributed Practice
Interleaved Practice

Part C: Revision and Examination Preparation

Speed Reading and Scanning
Identifying Main Ideas in Text
Effective Note-taking Skills
Goal-Setting and Motivation
Time Management and Managing Workload

Part D: Higher-Level Skills

Critical Reading Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Organizational Writing strategies

Ruth Chew

Ruth has a Master’s degree in Psychology from the University of Glasgow and a Postgraduate Certificate in Psychology and Neuroscience from King’s College London. Ruth currently works as an educational therapist and specialist tutor, providing learning support for students with Dyslexia, ADHD, ADD and Language Processing Disorder. She has worked in the education industry for many years, and has extensive experience teaching and working with students with learning disabilities. Ruth has painstakingly compiled the strategies that she has found most useful and effective into a framework that can be used with students of varying ages and abilities.

Available Funding

SkillsFuture Credit: Can be used to pay course fee fully or partially

NCSS (PCG Pre-Approval Funding): 30% ($180)

NTUC UTAP: NTUC union members enjoy 50% unfunded course fee support, capped at $250 or $500 (aged 40 years old and above)

This course is suitable for:

Social Workers
Educators
Parents