Tutoring:

A Preview Model

A What?

Last week you discussed study skills

What does “study skills” encompass?

content specific study skills

learning styles

test prep

organization/planning

improving concentration

textbook study skills

time management

taking notes

memorization techniques

comprehension strategies

(the list goes on)

Why focus on study skills?

We are moving to a “preview” mindset instead of a “review” mindset (a paradigm shift as I would say)

It’s like preventative medicine, getting a check-up

It focuses on the process Instead of the product

Time + Effort ≠ Success

Time + Effort + (RS) = Success

Disclaimer

Generalizations are not 100% true all of the time

What works for most people may not work for your students

The best way to help your students learn to study well is to tailor study skills to them

Even the “preview model” will not guarantee an “A, B, or C” on exams. (However, it will encourage students to be more proactive about their learning)

Why are we moving to a preview model?

Encourage a proactive/engaged approach to learning Preparation (

http://www.temple.edu/rcc/AcademicPlanning/howtoprepareforclass.htm)

Pre-exposed to content Predict and Anticipate

Gives students the opportunity to engage more than just their preferred Learning Styles Visual Auditory Kinesthetic Gives students find ways to incorporate all

the above

Multiple Intelligences (Gardner)

Concentration

It is a skill that can be practiced and improved

Myth: good students can concentrate for hours at a time

Average concentration span for reading textbooks is 16 min

Concentration Cycle – more optimistic, up to 40 min deep concentration

Encourage students to monitor their concentration

Test Preparation

Determine what is important to study Did the teacher specify what was

important? Predict to see if you can pick out

what you think is important

Preparation

Organize all Materials Information may be in multiple

locations Syllabus Review Sheets Notes Textbooks

Get all info in one place and then start studying

Preparation

Develop a Plan Use past test experiences to help Utilize their preferred learning style Exam planning sheet

Planning Sheet