Year 1 – Semester 2 Study Skills Introduction to Semester 2 Time Management and Resource Organisation 1 Karen Phethean & Helen Clarke University of Winchester January 2012

Welcome back! TRN numbers Timetable – available on LN – Y1 General Post semester 1 and SE1 follow up – target setting and meeting with PDT. Read feedback from assignments and follow up. Study Skills for Semester 2 – LLs, Library sessions, study skills workshops. Rights Respecting Education. Karen Phethean University of Winchester January

Your Feedback… Enjoying the course – lots of fun! Enthusiastic lecturers & friendly staff Meeting lots of new people Lots of support Developing knowledge and understanding Really enjoyed SE – good organisation Enthusiastic lecturers & friendly staff Lots of active learning – variety and interesting sessions Good guidance, support & feedback for assignments. Formative essay useful. More support for assignments - guidance & feedback Timetables often confusing More time for practical activities More guidance on tasks, forms and documentation required on SE. More time in school More on classroom management and behaviour strategies. Personal targets 3 Karen Phethean University of Winchester January 2012

Rights Respecting Education What did you see in school? What is your view of RRE? In school? In University? Contribute to the discussion. Vote for your most important Rights and Responsibilities for your Cohort Charter – will be available later in the semester. Karen Phethean University of Winchester January

Library Sessions Weeks 1-5 – One off session timetabled around your taught sessions on a Monday or Tuesday. Small group - Group split into two - (a) and (b) Timetable and groups on LN as advised. Karen Phethean University of Winchester January

Visit to the Cathedral This WEDNESDAY – 18 th January 2012 Please meet Karen / Sally outside the main entrance to the Cathedral – 5-10 minutes before the start of the session to register. Cheryl Bryan, Education Officer for the Cathedral will conduct the sessions. Groups 1, 2, 3, 4: 9 -10am Groups 5, 6, 7: – am Groups 8, 9, 10: – 12.30am Karen Phethean University of Winchester January

Visit to the Cathedral Information about how to plan and organise an offsite visit to a place of interest. Links with your Foundation assignment and presentation. After each session in the Cathedral you will be required to undertake a short self directed activity in a small group within the city centre. You need to download this from the LN and take with you on Wednesday – and a risk assessment form. Karen Phethean University of Winchester January

Optional Study Skills Workshops Run by Rosie Johnson in Student Services These will be advertised via the LN and you will be able to sign up for a session of your choice – they will cover planning an essay and academic writing. Karen Phethean University of Winchester January

Managing your time - Perspectives Key Study Skills: ▫Knowing how long it takes you to do something ▫Avoiding running out of time “Consciously increase your awareness of time and the amount of time different things take, in order to improve your planning.” (Turner, J. (2002) How to Study. London: Sage) Karen Phethean University of Winchester January

How long does it take you to ???… Read a book with 10 chapters Read one chapter in a book, say pages Take notes from one chapter Clear a space on your desk so you can work comfortably Sharpen your pencils, get paper together, find a bookmark for your book, …. Mind map Write the first draft of an essay Get started writing for an essay Read through your notes before starting to write an essay Read through and revise your writing Surf the net (adapted from Turner, 2002) Karen Phethean University of Winchester January

Procrastination is the thief of time (Edward Young,1683 – 1765) Switching between too many different tasks too frequently Talking rather than doing Spending too long on presentational elements. Doing low priority work over more important. Karen Phethean University of Winchester January

The 3 Ps of study survival strategies Pace - being realistic and honest Planning – being committed and organised Prioritising – being aware and calm. Karen Phethean University of Winchester January

Planning Diaries and Student Planners Put in key dates – work backwards from these to place in deadlines Number the weeks – so you have a sense of time available and progress Timetables Useful to break tasks down into smaller more manageable parts Space tasks and allocate time effectively – e.g. work in the morning, time off in the evening – link to how you as an individual work. Karen Phethean University of Winchester January

Listing and Prioritising Urgent and Important Important but not urgent Urgent but Not Important Neither urgent nor important Karen Phethean University of Winchester January Urgency – demand immediate attention / length of time before a task MUST be completed Importance - help to achieve long term goal / benefits of completing a task against the loss if the task is not completed Think of 2 things that you would place in these boxes for today/ tomorrow/ next week. Use this to timetable what you will do when. What about time for reflection?

Good study habits: Do important work when you are at your most productive Make the most of small scraps to time Keep documents organised Have a plan Extend your working day – do you make the most of all of the morning? Karen Phethean University of Winchester January

10 tips for good academic study (adapted from McMillan & Wyers (2011) – The Study Skills Book) 1.Have a good / positive study environment – be tidy, reduce noise - music; escape – avoid interruptions. 2.Avoid distractions – texts/ s / TV/ computer games / chatting / shopping 3.Work in short bursts – have breaks 4.Find a way to start 5.Be positive 6.You don’t need to be linear! 7.Break tasks down into manageable “chunks” 8.Peer support 9.Seek support – ask for help 10.What is perfection? Karen Phethean University of Winchester January

Support Richard Cole – Faculty Academic Support Officer Student Services Books Karen Phethean University of Winchester January Pearson Palgrave Macmillan

Web Support for Academic Writing Faculty Assignment Guidelines – on LN Palgrave Macmillan Open University Useful academic phrases - September 2011 Induction 2011 Session 2 Communication Skills KP

Where do I go from here… Consider how you manage your time Have a go at listing, prioritising and timetabling Declutter and reorganise Seek support Karen Phethean University of Winchester January

Have a good Semester 2 Karen Phethean University of Winchester January