Do you know your learning style? Are you left-brain thinking or right-brain thinking? Does it matter? Well yes it does! Understanding learning styles enables us to understand the best learning strategies & revision techniques for each one of us. We are all different & no two learning style combinations will ever be the same. By understanding our learning style we can unlock the secrets of successful learning & revision. Packed full of practical advice to help you or your child to identify their learning style this book features a wealth of information about learning techniques for all types of learner whether you are visual aural or kineaesthetic or a mix of several. Armed with this knowledge you can then turn the drudgery of revision into an exhilarating journey which will enable you to learn successfully for the rest of you life. With schools increasingly turning to study skills as a core part of their learning strategies this book will enable you or your child to get a head start in understanding the ways that we learn ensuring more enjoyable learning & higher levels of achievement. An invaluable introduction to study skills for pupils aged 11-13 this book provides pupils with all the learning techniques they will need to succeed in exams & tests at school. The author an experienced teacher of S.E.N. guides the reader through the different learning styles & helps them to increase their capacity to absorb & retain information. Additional resources are available for this title. ...

There are many ' Do-it-Yourself' manuals for students & young people experiencing study skills problems. However if this group of young people could study these books then they would already have the skills necessary! In order to use a self help manual the student needs internal motivation the ability to self-instruct from text & the ability to put the learned strategy into place! but these are the same attributes that these students find difficult. In this book Pat Guy provides a series of lesson plans making up a taught study skills course for secondary schools sixth forms FE colleges & Pupil Referral Units. She shows the reader how to teach through self assessment practice & confidence-building techniques the techniques & self management required to achieve independent study skills. All the activities & worksheets including revision & exam tips for the students are easily printable from the accompanying CD-rom. The sessions can be delivered by teachers tutors Learning Mentors or anyone whose aim is to improve attendance & achievement in older students. Pat Guy has taught for over twenty years in LEA & secondary schools in Outer London Northamptonshire Birmingham & Bedfordshire as a class teacher subject teacher SEN support SENCO & advisory teacher. ...

PTLLS students often find it challenging to approach their studies. Some are returning to study after a long break & others have no previous experience of study at this level. This text is an accessible guide to studying for the NEW PTLLS Award. It begins by looking at how to prepare for study & taught sessions & goes on to cover self-study including research skills referencing & reflective practice. Guidance on presenting work & tips for presentations are included. This second edition has been updated for the NEW Award &

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Full of advice on topics such as note taking reading strategies & exam technique this fully revised & updated new edition will motivate inspire & guide you through your studies. The advice & tools provided will help you plan your work improve your skills & boost your confidence. The new edition has:
- a new chapter on writing your dissertation
- more on spelling
- more on using statistics
- more on planning & timetabling techniques
- more on using technology to help you
- expanded advice on preparing & giving presentations Included with the book is a CD Rom that supplies:
- an electronic copy of the book
- editable planners & other resources
- internet links to further information templates & additional help. This is an essential read for all dyslexic students in further & higher education. Praise for the first edition: [W]ith all the contributors having completed the Postgraduate Certificate: Teaching Adult Dyslexic Learners in Higher Education!this reader felt that the study skills discussed were tried tested & reliable. I shall recommend this book to confident undergraduates or those who have good teacher/support
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If you are serious about succeeding on your course The Study Skills Handbook is your essential companion. Based on over 20 years experience of working with students 1/2 million copy bestselling author Stella Cottrell helps you develop the skills you need to improve your grades build your confidence & plan for the future you want. Her tried & trusted approach recognises that we each have a unique formula for success & that finding it is the key to reaching our potential. This book will help you to:
- use your learning style & existing skills effectively
- develop core study skills in time management academic writing critical thinking & more
- discover how to make learning easier & faster
- improve your grades & make study more enjoyable. Whether you are a school or college leaver a mature student or an international student embarking on university-level study in English for the first time this handbook is your passport to success.



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Covering all the key themes different theoretical views & approaches to studying childhood & early childhood this book guides you through your course telling you exactly what is expected of you throughout your studies. It will ensure you develop the skills you need to become successful & key areas covered include: making the transition from personal experience of children to studying childhood; making the most of your lectures; writing good assignments; learning how to study independently; developing your critical thinking; drawing on the full range of student resources (people services research visits); & getting a job in the early years sector. The new edition has been thoroughly updated & now contains: a new chapter on placements & visits; detailed advice on how to avoid plagiarism; full consideration of multi-agency working throughout every chapter; & advice on career opportunities & further study. Designed to support students in their studies & beyond this book is an essential purchase for anyone studying childhood or early childhood. ...

This fully-revised new edition looks at how students can make the most from their time studying on the social work degree. Focusing on each of the three years of study the author skilfully unpicks the critical thinking reflection & study skills essential for the completion of the degree. There are sections on autonomous learning writing academically communication skills & developing critical analysis & argument. This second edition has more information on how students learn what makes for excellence in social work research & how students can successfully integrate their skills with their practice. ...

The third edition of this best-selling book has been thoroughly revised to reflect the changing nature of the discipline. New forms of history are included in the text including popular & TV histories. Illustrative matter from more up-to-date works now sit alongside a broader discussion of postmodernism & the balance of canonical historians has now been readdressed to reflect current trends. With advice on writing essays & dissertations & preparing for exams the skills section has also been expanded to include group work & oral presentations & deals with using the Internet for assignments. Collectively then this book remains a must for any student embarking on the exciting adventure that is studying history. ...

Studying PGCE Geography at M Level" is for all students undertaking their PGCE those working to gain Masters credits & experienced teachers who wish to broaden their understanding of geography education. Bridging the gap between theory & practice it is designed to support & challenge teachers as they explore geography education research consider how theory & research enhance practice & develop critical reflection on practice. Divided into three key sections it: investigates professional practice
- what we understand about professionalism & quality in geography education & how teachers can improve their practice; introduces perspectives & debates on key themes & ideas in geography education including subject expertise sustainable development learning outside the classroom & assessment; & provides practical guidance on the skills involved in undertaking M level work
- extended reading engaging with theory undertaking research & writing your dissertation. Chapters include key readings & questions to encourage further research & reflection & every chapter is illustrated with summaries of real students' dissertations demonstrating the kind of research undertaken at M Level. Written by experts in geography education " Studying PGCE Geography at M Level" offers invaluable support & inspiration for all those engaged in teaching research & writing in geography education."

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Peter Jacksons epic trilogy the biggest film event of the 21st century turned the best-selling book of the 20th century into a popular critical & financial success all over again. This comprehensive collection draws together twenty-five essays on the making the meaning & the reception of The Lord of the Rings. There is a section on the business of the event film critical chapters on techniques & meanings ranging from music to spirituality essays on the multimedia products associated with the films observations on the trilogys global audience & an informative dossier of reviews interviews production details & box-office returns. More closely integrated & more attuned to the global marketplace than the older blockbusters the event film with its attention-grabbing pitch for the status of news will be one of the most influential media forms of the coming years. These meticulous essays combine with Peter Jacksons remarkable trilogy to form a unique entry to the study of 21st century media. ...