Strategies & Knowledge for Independent Learning SHOWING YOU HOW TO LEARN EFFICIENTLY & EFFECTIVELY

THEY GIVE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS SHOWING HOW TO CARRY OUT DIFFERENT LEARNING STRATEGIES

IT SHOWS STRATEGIES FOR: 1.REVIEWING SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE 2.APPLYING KNOWLEDGE 3.REVIEWING MARKED WORK THEY REALLY WORK!!!!!! (ALL METHODS HAVE UNDERGONE RIGOROUS TESTING IN THE FIELD AND HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO BE EFFECTIVE – INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED!)

SKIL - USE: TO DO HOMEWORK TO DO HOMEWORK TO REVIEW WORK FROM CLASS TO REVIEW MARKED WORK TO REVIEW MARKED WORK TO PRACTISE EXAM QUESTIONS TO ANALYSIS EXAM QUESTIONS TO ANALYSIS EXAM QUESTIONS TO REVISE FOR A TEST / MOCK / EXAM TO MEMORIZE FACTS TO MEMORIZE FACTS

SKIL - USE: TO WORK TOGETHER IN GROUPS TO WORK TOGETHER IN GROUPS TO WORK INDIVIDUALLY AS A STUDY GROUP AS A STUDY GROUP AT HOME TO HELP GET STARTED TO HELP GET STARTED IN SCHOOL

ACCESS? SKIL During SKIL sessions. On Moodle by following the ‘Independent Learning’ tab at the bottom of the home page. Displayed on walls? Used by teachers?

Strategies & Knowledge for Independent Learning SKIL SKIL shows you how to learn independently regardless of the subject you are studying. SKIL To use the SKIL cards all you need to do is to decide what subject matter you want to study, which card you want to use and then follow the instructions on the card. SKIL SKIL cards can be found in the following places: SKIL At SKIL sessions hosted by your subject department. SKIL At Open SKIL sessions. On Moodle by following the ‘Independent Learning’ tab at the bottom of the home page. Given by your teacher. They can be used for: Individual learning Learning in groups Learning at home Learning in class Doing homework You can earn certificates by using the cards at SKIL sessions, for homework or in your lessons. There are three certificates to collect: Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 1, 2 or 3 certificate card Name: _______________ Form: __________ Once complete return to: ______________________ SKIL To use the SKIL cards all you need to do is to decide what subject matter you want to study, which card you want to use and then follow the instructions on the card.

Evidence needed: To obtain the certificates then you must: Stage 1 - obtain a total of 6 signatures using at least three different SKIL cards Stage 2 – obtain a total of 12 signatures using at least five different SKIL cards Stage 3 – obtain a total of 20 signatures using at least seven different SKIL cards You can do this by using SKIL cards: During SKIL sessions To complete homework In class How to prove you have used the SKIL cards: If you attend a SKIL session ask the prefect or teacher that is present to sign your card. If you use them at home then ask your parents/carers to sign your card (please ask them to write what relationship they are to you). If you use them in class then ask your teacher to sign the card. Date/ card used SignatureDate/ Card used Signature

‘Learning how to learn independently is a vital bridge between school and university (or college) but not necessarily a skill that comes naturally.‘