Smarter Learning - Improve Your Study Skills and Practices

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Equivalent to FETAC: Level 5 | Equivalent to QCF (UK): Level 3

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Improve your study skills with effective techniques to help you learn successfully

By Publisher: OpenLearn | Factsheet | Demo

Starting a new course can be daunting as we can often doubt our ability and skills in learning. Fortunately, learning can be improved by the development of new personal study skills and practices. This free online course gives you the opportunity to understand how to learn effectively, teaches the fundamental skills necessary to improve your learning and performance and helps you to achieve both academic and personal success. The topics covered include key skills in learning, good academic practise and how to find information. You will also focus on developing your reading and thinking skills which are vital in any course of study. This course is ideal for preparing prospective students for life as a student and for life-long learners working in businesses and organisations.

Modules in Smarter Learning - Improve Your Study Skills and Practices

Learning Outcome

Upon completion of this course you will know the most effective techniques to help you learn. This will motivate you when revising for exams and you will know how to manage your time more efficiently.You will be able to identify the main framework for learning effectively to improve your learning and performance. You will be able to study effectively through better communication, information technology and problem-solving skills. You will know the importance of good academic practice when finding and using information.You will know the best study methods when reading large amounts of information.

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Comments & Reviews

  • Rosemarie Brown - United States of America

    2013-04-20 15:04:50

    This course hits the hammer on the head, because dicussing ideas and explaing particular issues or events don't always come easy. People experience some kind of non-release of creativity and non-expansion of ideas, even if they know what they may mean. This course seems to be an outlet to carry the knowledge out of your head.

  • Julie Ann Dela Pena - United States of America

    2013-04-01 19:04:49

    Education is a treasure.

  • Julie Ann Dela Pena - United States of America

    2013-04-01 19:04:03

    Very nice..

  • Zain Punjwani - Pakistan

    2013-02-23 16:02:54

    friendly course

  • Zain Punjwani - Pakistan

    2013-02-19 09:02:47

    Course Module: Module 1: Learning How to Learn
    Course Topic: Thinking about your learning
    Comment: this course have potential to help me