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Study Skills 1

This module on study skills, facilitated by Dr. Gloria Ooko, emphasizes the importance of effective studying and provides strategies for learners to enhance their study habits. It covers the definition of studying, barriers to effective studying, and personalized planning techniques, aiming to equip learners with skills for academic success and lifelong learning. Key takeaways include the need for goal setting, time management, and overcoming psychological and physiological barriers to studying.

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Study Skills 1

This module on study skills, facilitated by Dr. Gloria Ooko, emphasizes the importance of effective studying and provides strategies for learners to enhance their study habits. It covers the definition of studying, barriers to effective studying, and personalized planning techniques, aiming to equip learners with skills for academic success and lifelong learning. Key takeaways include the need for goal setting, time management, and overcoming psychological and physiological barriers to studying.

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MODULE 2: STUDY SKILLS,

SECTION ONE.

Facilitator: Dr. Gloria Ooko


MODULE OVERVIEW

The module introduces the


concept of studying focusing on
This module seeks to facilitate
understanding why learners Concept of studying importance of studying
learning about:
need to develop effective study
skills.

By the end of this module, the


learner should be able to:
•explain the various activities that fall
propose strategies to overcome
planning study work Barriers to effective studying under studying. or mitigate barriers to successful
•identify the lifelong learning benefits studying.
associated with effective study skills
•develop a personalized study plan that
includes specific goals for studying.
What is studying?

Studying is the intentional and organized


process of engaging with educational
content, such as textbooks, lectures,
research materials, or practical exercises,
with the goal of acquiring, retaining, and
applying knowledge or skills (Pauk &
Owens, 2017).
Why Study
• Academic Success
• Knowledge Acquisition
• Effective Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Skill Development
• Personal Growth
• Career Advancement
• Problem Identification
• Problem Solving
• Lifelong Learning
• Personal Fulfilment
• Global Awareness
Personalizing your
study
• You are not only a student, but a human who is a social
being and have other responsibilities.
• You are encourage to live a wholesome life at the
university, but be careful not to neglect your studies.
• You therefore need to PLAN!

Planning involves:
Set Clear Goals
Create a Study Schedule
Use Effective Time Management
Prioritize Tasks
Create a conducive learning environment-distraction free
Gather Study Materials:
Utilize Effective Note-Making Techniques:
Planning your Stay Consistent:
work Constantly review and reflect on the effectiveness of your
plan
Tips for an efficient study schedule

-Consider:
The number of hours for lectures
-Self-study hours
-Discussion hours
-Time for a break, recreation socialization, religious activities,
leisure, meals etc
-Time for relaxation, resting
Barriers to effective studying
Physiological Psychological

• Hunger • Anxiety
• Distractions from the • Poor attitude to learning
environment • Fear of failure
• Disorganization • Peer pressure
• Fatigue • Complex content
• Boredom
• Illness
• Accessibility to resources
How would you overcome the barriers? Be
creative
Barrier Solution
• Hungry? • Eat
• Tired? • Take a break
• Peer pressure? • ???
• Think about the barriers • What solutions come to mind?
discussed
Additional study considerations
• Maintaining a balance between work and other activities.
• Reducing stress and test anxiety.
• Developing speed reading skills.
• Effective note making
• Self motivation
• Peer interaction
Conclusion
• Recap of key points:
• Definition of studying
• Importance of studying
• Planning for studying and why
• Barriers to studying and how to
mitigate them

• Reflect on the lecture!

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