Session One

Outline of the Year  Three Orientation Sessions  Tuesday, 12 November 2013 ( )  Wednesday, 22 January 2014 ( )  Thursday, 6 March 2014 ( )  UCAS (University and Colleges Application System) Information Evening  ***TBC ( )***

Introduction  Life in the Sixth Year  + ves (positives)  - ves (negatives  Differences from 5 th Year?  What do you see as the importance of the sixth year?  Thinking about the future ….  Success v. Failure

Study Skills  What makes a good student? Fill in the sheet in front of you ….  What were those qualities? Let’s put some of them up on the board here ….

Time Management and Self-Discipline  Scheduling and setting goals  Creating a ‘to-do’ list  Organizing tasks  Motivating yourself (and others)  Managing stress  Attendance and punctuality  Avoiding procrastination and developing self- discipline

Learning  Learning to learn  Types of Learner: Linear v. Visual Learner (Left Brain/Right Brain)  Being involved  Thinking critically with a view to thinking like a genius  Concept or mind mapping  Taking notes: in class; from books; from the internet; when other people are talking; from podcasts or the radio; from the television; from DVDs etc.  Reading  Thinking aloud/private speech

Studying  Effective study habits  Concentrating and Active Listening  Memorizing  Study with, flashcards  Problem based learning  Collaborative/cooperative learning  Getting, and using feedback  Revision

Further Resources  ESSENTIAL  ***Covey, S. (1998) The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens Fireside Books.***  ***UCAS:  GOOD  Ellis, D. (2007) Becoming A Master Student. Houghton Mifflin Company; 12th edition.  Williams, J.M and G. G. Colomb (2003) The Craft of Argument, Concise Edition. Longman.  Harvey, M. (2003) The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing. Hackett.  Marius, R. (1999) A Writer’s Companion. McGraw Hill.  Williams, J. M. (1990) Style. Toward Clarity and Grace. University of Chicago.