Where Do I Begin? Helping Your Child with Study and Organization Techniques Parent University,...

Where Do I Begin?Helping Your Child with Study and Organization

Techniques

Parent University, February 5, 2011Ginny Sharp, MSEd, NCC

Ginny_Sharp@ipsd.org

Study Environment!

Quiet environmentLighting-no eyestrain Clear space on desk, table, or counterSupplies: paper, pencil, calculator,

assignment notebook, dictionary, computer, printer, glasses, drink, snack, etc.

Storage

Study Environment!Temperature is importantToo cold-thinking slows and may be unclearToo hot-you might get sleepy

Study Environment!

Freedom from interruptionsTurn off distractions

Time Management!Plan specific time for studying

Review new content nightlyHave assignments recorded in assignment notebook

Time Management!

Prioritize workSet specific goals Check assignments off when finished

If you get stuck, ask for help

Steps for Dealing with Homework!1. Understand what the

assignment is and write it down2. Take home proper materials3. Understanding directions of the

assignment4. Remember to bring homework

back to school and turn in to the proper class

Procrastination!Why does it happen:Task is too difficult/unpleasantFear of failureConfusionDisinterestDifficulty concentratingDifficulty setting prioritiesFatigue

Procrastination Solutions!Positive self-talk to motivate/RehearseAsk for help (teacher, parent, another

student)Assistance with priority setting/FeedbackReward when task is completedSet study time when you are at your bestBreak tasks into small chunksTake breaksDo unpleasant task first

Improve Concentration When Studying!

RelaxClear your mind of worrisome thoughtsMonitor your thoughts while working to

make sure you stay on taskRelate what you are studying to your own

lifeMake the content meaningfulThink about new content covered in classReview/highlight your notes

SMART Goal Setting!What are you going to do and how are you going to do it?

Specific (I will do…)Measurable (check it off)Achievable(3 new words a day)Relevant(is this important to learning)

Timely (timeline, deadline)

During Class!Connect new information & prior

knowledgeMonitor focus/Participate/Ask ?Take notes on the main pointsListen for key words (this is important or remember this)

What is likely to be on the testWrite down the assignment

The Pitcher & The Catcher!Think of it this way:

The teacher is the pitcherThe student is the catcher.

Important information

After Class!Review your notes and think about what was covered in class.

Some people like to rewrite their notes as they study.

Some people like to underline or highlight important ideas and vocabulary.

Remembering!Study regularly-avoid crammingRehearse the information you are studyingOrganize the information by connecting it to prior knowledge

Teach the information to someoneVisualizeAcronyms-Order of Operations PEMDASFlash Cards

Organizing your Binder!Pencil bag-pencils, pens, post-its, highlighters. Label pocket folder/dividers with subject namesUse different colors for different subjectsHomework folderPaperSheet protectors3-ring hole punchAssignment notebook

Book Bag!Pack it up as soon as you finish your homework

Put it near the front door to grab on your way to school

During the school day, put things in it that need to go home.

When arriving home put it in your workspace

Clean it out regularly