HELPING STUDENTS TO
BE SUCCESSFUL
By
Tabitha Gaudet
WHAT IS ONE REASON
STUDENTS ARE NOT
SUFFICIENTLY SUCCESSFUL
IN SCHOOL?
• Lack of study strategies
WHAT ARE STUDY
STRATEGIES?
• “Activities that an individual uses to
facilitate learning”
• These activities include . . .
Memorization
Techniques
Note-taking
and
Outlining
Test-taking
Skills
Study
Strategies
Organization
Skills
Stress
Management
Time
Management
HOW CAN SCHOOLS HELP
STUDENTS BE SUCCESSFUL?
• A study strategies program should
be implemented in schools to
approach student’s lack of study
skills.
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS
FOR A SUCCESSFUL STUDY
STRATEGIES PROGRAM?
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Workshops on teaching study skills
Study skills books to be used as guides
School-wide support of program
Incorporation of study skills into lesson
plans
• Student interest in learning skills
WHAT ARE THE DRAWBACKS TO
IMPLEMENTING A STUDY
STRATEGIES PROGRAM?
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Money $$
Time
Teacher pessimism
Student lack of interest
Assessment
WHAT WILL BE THE OUTCOME
OF A SUCCESSFUL STUDY
STRATEGIES PROGRAM?
• Educating students
on what, when,
where, why, and
most importantly
how to study will
instill confidence to
achieve success in
school.
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