1. STUDY SKILLS What is my Learning Style

2. TASK  Take 2 minutes to write down why you want to study effectively

3. LEARNING STYLES  We all learn in different ways and often it is trial and error to find out which style of learning best suits us!  Finding out is the important part!

5. THREE MAIN LEARNING STYLES…  (1) Visual (Seeing & Reading)  Tip: Use flashcards, highlighters, colour coding

6. THREE MAIN LEARNING STYLES …  (2) Auditory (Listening & Speaking)  Tip: Put your study notes on tape/CD/MP3 and listen to them over and over again

7. THREE MAIN LEARNING STYLES…  (3) Kinaesthetic (Touching & Doing)  Tip: Type your notes out on a computer!

8. SO…WHAT STYLE OF LEARNER ARE YOU!  Let’s take the test!

9. WHAT NOW?  Try different methods of learning by using the tips outlined above  Experiment with different learning styles  Use the tips  If you feel you are not reaching your potential…change study habits

10. WHAT NOW?  Knowing your own style makes you aware that each person can approach the same problem in a different way  Knowing how you learn…helps you adapt information

11. TIPS FOR PAYING ATTENTION  Try to focus on one task at a time  Keep study / reading periods short sessions  Use a highlighter to focus on the key points

12. THINGS TO DO!  Tailor study to learning style  Involve as many senses as possible  Relate information to what you already know  Overlearn…avoids cramming  Motivated & Positive