Effective Study Skills​ from Cognitive and Educational Psychology
This course aims to cover a range of effective studying and learning techniques grounded on cognitive and educational psychological research.
  • Ruth Chew
  • Children and Youth, ⁠⁠Learning Skills
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  • Date
1 April 2026
  • Price
S$600
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  • Course Overview

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

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  • Course Topics

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
  • Trainer Profile
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)

  • Target Audience

This course is suitable for:

  • Social Workers
  • Educators
  • Parents