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

3. Agenda Benefits

4. Agenda Benefits Characteristics

5. Agenda Benefits Characteristics Getting Started

6. Agenda Benefits Characteristics Getting Started Possible Pitfalls

7. Agenda Benefits Characteristics Getting Started Possible Pitfalls Study Group Planning Form

8. Benefits of a Study Group

9. The one doing the teaching is the one doing the learning

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

11. 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

12. 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

13. Characteristics of a Successful Study Group

14. Mission

15. Characteristics of a Successful Study Group Mission Rules of engagement

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

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

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

19. Getting a Study Group Started

20. Take the lead!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

28. Study Group Strategies

29. Work as a group to prepare for tests and exams

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

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

32. 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

33. More Study Strategies Share study strategies or ideas

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

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

36. Possible Pitfalls

37. Getting distracted from agenda

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

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

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

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

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

43. 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

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