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2024
The Smart Learner | PrepUP
Date and Time
Sat, Jul 20 2024 01:30 GMT -Tue, Aug 20 2024 18:29 GMT
Who is it for
Learning level
Learner profile
Registered Learners
Premise
In any given classroom, two thirds of students feel some degree of academic stress, parental pressure and a intensely competitive environment. Isn’t it then imperative to help students to better adapt and succeed? Our Learning Circle up-skills all learners with study techniques and strategies thereby enhancing individual growth and performance.
Description
Smart study skills, strategies and techniques make learners independent, motivated and active and innovative.
School curriculum is too heavy and intensive, leaving insufficient time for learners to keep up. Whose responsibility is it?**
Tackling this begins with taking personal accountability for:
UN-LEARNING
1. Rote memorization
2. Passive thinking and reasoning
3. Focusing on exams and grades only
NEW LEARNING
1. Become goal orientated
2. Acquire strategies and techniques
3. Develop real-world skills
PRACTISING & IMPLEMENTING New strategies and techniques
Current Situation**
Academic Stress, Parental Pressure, and intense competition is prevalent
1. The Academic System is textbook-oriented and focuses on rote memorization. It demands long hours of systematic study every day.
2. Learners have little time for socialization & recreation. Elaborate study routines... span from the morning till late evening hours.
3. Teachers are working hard to cover a vast syllabus, often disregarding the comprehension level of students.
**Source : 2015 Scientific and Academic Publishing | International Journal of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences
Report : Academic Stress, Parental Pressure, Anxiety and Mental Health among Indian High School Students.
Key Learnings
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To plan, set goals and focus for effective and efficient studying and learning
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To enhance critical thinking by learning to effectively question and bridge memory to new learning
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To learn and apply memory, organization techniques effectively
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To be able to independently comprehend and learn from a given text
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To be able to express your thoughts, summarize and conclude in a written format independently
Format
Methodology
Learning stakeholder
Topics and agenda
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1. A Warm Welcome
Digital On boarding | 15 MinutesBy Diya Basu, Senior PsychologistGetting you on board to do a bit of practice.
To make you comfortable in our digital learning environment.
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2. Getting to Know Each Other
Learning Circle | 30 MinutesBy Diya Basu, Senior PsychologistIce Breaker where participants share their educational qualifications and work details forwarding assessment and customization
To get to know each other and to develop a safe space
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3. Setting the context
Self-learning | 30 MinutesBy Diya Basu, Senior PsychologistUnderstanding why preparation matters
To explore your experience in preparation
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4. Self Reflection
Self-learning | 30 MinutesBy Diya Basu, Senior PsychologistIdentifying your own strengths and weaknesses
To gain self-insight.
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5. Executive Functions
Research & Reflection | 30 MinutesBy Diya Basu, Senior PsychologistReflect on key executive functions needed for effective learning.
To identify key skills needed to improve performance.
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6. Goal Setting
Learning Circle | 30 MinutesBy Diya Basu, Senior PsychologistSetting goals gives the opportunity to experience small wins which in turn helps to achieve your target.
To practice structuring and writing goals.
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7. Concentration Techniques
Learning Circle | 30 MinutesBy Diya Basu, Senior PsychologistIn several ways, "concentration" is the "single most" "important" key to success.
To practice effective strategies to enhance Concentration.
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8. Concentration Activities
Games | 30 MinutesBy Diya Basu, Senior PsychologistGet ready to jog your brains and return your focus to the present.
To feel energized and active
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9. Time Management
Learning Circle | 30 MinutesBy Diya Basu, Senior PsychologistThis is a life skill and it transcends academia.
To practice key time management techniques.
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10. Self Control
Learning Circle | 30 MinutesBy Diya Basu, Senior PsychologistReflecting and identifying your feelings.
To better manage your state of mind.
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11. Feedback
Giving feedback | 30 MinutesBy Diya Basu, Senior PsychologistReviewing your learning experience, collecting and sharing thoughts, ideas for improvement.
To give constructive, qualitative and critical feedback.
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12. Final Self Reflection
Self-learning | 30 MinutesIdentifying your own strengths and weaknesses after practice and what further support is needed.
To confirm areas of improvement.
Professionals
Senior Psychologist
Ms Diya Basu is a Senior Psychologist at MDA, and is responsible for assessments, and training and mentoring trainee and junior psychologists.
She is also a Certified Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment Programme Facilitator.
She conducts workshops and digitally facilitated learning circles on Dyslexia Awareness and Classroom Management Strategies, Interpreting Psycho-Educational Reports, and Study Skills and Strategies for professionals and mainstream school teachers.
This Learning Circle have been designed and published by her.
Maharashtra Dyslexia Association
Maharashtra Dyslexia Association is a not-for-profit organisation committed to securing the rights of students with Dyslexia (also known as a 'Specific Learning or Language Disability') to an appropriate education. MDA was started in March 1996 by a group of parents and professionals with a view to creating awareness about Dyslexia within the educational community and the general public, and advocating the rights of these students.
Our mission is to promote the rights of individuals with Specific Learning Disability through diagnostic and remedial services, advocacy, research and capacity building.
