Take the Lead— Form a Study Group Sara Weertz First Year Experience.

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Take the Lead— Form a Study Group Sara Weertz First Year Experience

Agenda Benefits

Agenda Benefits Characteristics

Agenda Benefits Characteristics Getting Started

Agenda Benefits Characteristics Getting Started Possible Pitfalls

Agenda Benefits Characteristics Getting Started Possible Pitfalls Study Group Planning Form

Benefits of a Study Group

The one doing the teaching is the one doing the learning

Benefits of a Study Group The one doing the teaching is the one doing the learning New study skills strategies and habits

Benefits of a Study Group The one doing the teaching is the one doing the learning New study skills strategies and habits Source of encouragement

Benefits of a Study Group The one doing the teaching is the one doing the learning New study skills strategies and habits Source of encouragement Small group discussion/review of class notes

Characteristics of a Successful Study Group

Mission

Characteristics of a Successful Study Group Mission Rules of engagement

Characteristics of a Successful Study Group Mission Rules of engagement Respect and collaboration

Characteristics of a Successful Study Group Mission Rules of engagement Respect and collaboration Agenda

Characteristics of a Successful Study Group Mission Rules of engagement Respect and collaboration Agenda Logistics

Getting a Study Group Started

Take the lead!

Getting a Study Group Started Take the lead! Get to know your classmates

Getting a Study Group Started Take the lead! Get to know your classmates Invite a small number of students

Getting a Study Group Started Take the lead! Get to know your classmates Invite a small number of students Initial tasks

Once the study group is formed… Identify your purpose and goals

Once the study group is formed… Identify your purpose and goals Create a study agenda (follow the syllabus)

Once the study group is formed… Identify your purpose and goals Create a study agenda (follow the syllabus) Expect participation

Once the study group is formed… Identify your purpose and goals Create a study agenda (follow the syllabus) Expect participation Build self confidence!

Study Group Strategies

Work as a group to prepare for tests and exams

Study Group Strategies Work as a group to prepare for tests and exams Divide and conquer

Study Group Strategies Work as a group to prepare for tests and exams Divide and conquer Compare lecture notes to ensure accuracy and completeness

Study Group Strategies Work as a group to prepare for tests and exams Divide and conquer Compare lecture notes to ensure accuracy and completeness Talk to instructor during his/her office hours

More Study Strategies Share study strategies or ideas

More Study Strategies Share study strategies or ideas Work as a group to complete study aids

More Study Strategies Share study strategies or ideas Work as a group to complete study aids Take turns teaching the material to each other

Possible Pitfalls

Getting distracted from agenda

Possible Pitfalls Getting distracted from agenda Allowing group members to slack off

Possible Pitfalls Getting distracted from agenda Allowing group members to slack off Negative forum to complain about instructors and/or courses

Possible Pitfalls Getting distracted from agenda Allowing group members to slack off Negative forum to complain about instructors and/or courses Social hour

Possible Pitfalls Getting distracted from agenda Allowing group members to slack off Negative forum to complain about instructors and/or courses Social hour Domination

Study Group Planning Form Course name Study group purpose/goals Study schedule Study agenda Group members’ contact info

SMART Academic Workshops You Can’t Study for Math…Can You? Successful Writing Strategies Note-taking Tips Learning Styles Mastering Academic Time Management Above PAR Reading Strategy Take the Lead – Form Your Own Study Group Give your Semester an Energy Boost! Exploring the Majors 7 Study Habits of Highly Effective Students

References Fleming, Grace. How to Form a Study Group and Keep it on Track. About.com Guide. Retrieved from Fleming, Grace. Would Group Study Improve Your Grades? College Professors Think So! About.com Guide. Retrieved from Jakobson, Kate. The Power of Study Groups (handout/attachment). From Open Forum for Learning Assistance Professionals listserv. March 30, MacDonald, Lucy. (website coordinator.) Howtostudy.org website. Retrieved from Ramage, Travis. Strategies for Success (PowerPoint presentation). From Open Forum for Learning Assistance Professionals listserv. March 30, 2010.