Six Steps to Success
SOCCER
Tom Burns & Sandra Sinfield
Learning Development Unit (LDU)
Adapted from Essential Study
Skills: the complete guide to success
at university
www.londonmet.ac.uk/ldu
www.learnhigher.ac.uk
Quick brainstorm: what is the
secret of your success?
SOCCER
• In this session we
are going to cover
the six steps to
success
• SOCCER:
• Study techniques
• Overview
• Creativity
• Communicate
• Emotions
• Review
Overview
Make links
between that lesson,
& assignment
SOCCER
Study Techniques:
Knowing HOW to
Study Effectively
Communicate
Clearly
Effectively
In correct format
Emotions
Feel the fear…
And do it anyway!
Creativity
In notes
In thinking
In planning
Review
Review
Review
Learning logs &
reflective journals
Study Techniques
• Do you know how to
study effectively?
• Can you manage your
time?
• Are your notes useful
& memorable?
• Can you read
effectively?
• Can you revise for &
pass exams?
Overview
• Why are you taking
this degree? Where
are you going?
• How is the degree put
together? How will it
help your job
application?
• Do you ‘overview’ a
module before you
start?
• Do you ’overview’ a
book before you read?
Creativity
• If you just give back
to tutors what they
gave you, you will get
an average grade at
best. Be creative!!
• How creative are you
in your studies?
• Do you make pattern
notes?
• Do you brainstorm?
Communicate
• We need to
communicate clearly –
and in the correct
format
• Do you write little and
often?
• Do you enjoy your
writing?
• Do you know the
difference between an
essay & a report?
Emotions
Studying can make
you angry, excited,
happy, sad –
fearful
How do you deal with
your emotions?
Tips:
• I am prepared
• I can handle it!
• I am responsible for
my learning…
Review! Review! Review!
• If we do not review
& revise we lose 98%
of information in 3
weeks!
• Do you revise your
notes?
• Do you complete a
study journal or
learning log?
• Do you reflect on
what you have
learned - every day,
week, month?
So – what have you learned?
• Review your notes:
• Do you have good
study techniques?
• Do you overview?
• How creative are you?
• Can you write
convincing essays?
• How do you feel about
being a student?
• Do you review?
Quick Tips
• When, where & how?
• Notemaking next
week
• Research & reading…
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Learning Logs:
What
Why
Reaction
Learned
Goals
Most importantly, want to be
on the degree you are on …
and want to do well!