The Smart Learner | PrepUP
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Who is it for
Learning level
Learner profile
Certification
Candidates will be awarded Certificate from MDA upon successful completion of the course. They will then be eligible to appear for the examinations conducted by the Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA) as Certified Academic Language Practitioner (CALP) (http://www.altaread.org) & the Center for Effective Reading Instruction (CERI), an affiliate of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA), for Certification as Structured Literacy/Dyslexia Interventionist (SLDI) (effectivereading.org).
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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 MinutesGetting 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 You
Learning Circle | 30 MinutesIce 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 MinutesUnderstanding why preparation matters
To explore your experience in preparation
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4. Self Reflection
Self-learning | 30 MinutesIdentifying your own strengths and weaknesses
To gain self-insight.
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5. Executive Functions
Research & Reflection | 30 MinutesReflect on key executive functions needed for effective learning.
To identify key skills needed to improve performance.
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6. Concentration Techniques
Learning Circle | 30 MinutesIn several ways, "concentration" is the "single most" "important" key to success.
To practice effective strategies to enhance Concentration.
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7. Concentration Activities
Games | 30 MinutesGet ready to jog your brains and return your focus to the present.
To feel energized and active
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8. Goal Setting
Learning Circle | 30 MinutesSetting 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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9. Mid-Review
Giving Feedback | 30 MinutesFeedback helps to make learning more effective and meaningful.
Self evaluation and reflection on the progress made so far.
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10. Time Management
Learning Circle | 30 MinutesThis is a life skill and it transcends academia.
To practice key time management techniques.
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11. Self Control
Learning Circle | 30 MinutesReflecting and identifying your feelings.
To better manage your state of mind.
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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.
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13. Feedback
Giving feedback | 30 MinutesReviewing your learning experience, collecting and sharing thoughts, ideas for improvement.
To give constructive, qualitative and critical feedback.
Professionals
Chief Executive Officer
Masarrat Khan holds Master’s degrees in Clinical Psychology and English Literature from Mumbai University, and is a Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist and a Certified Academic Language Therapist. She is the Course Coordinator for the Dyslexia Therapist Training Programme offered by MDA in collaboration with Ms Sandra Dillon, author of the Sounds-In-Syllables Program, USA. She is a Pre-Primary and Primary Curriculum Developer and Trainer for the English Language and Math. Ms Khan was one of the Primary Investigators in the development of DALI-Dyslexia Assessment for Languages of India, has co-authored Research on ‘Ancestral Variations of the PCDHG Gene Cluster Predispose to Dyslexia in a Multiplex’. Ms Khan, with an invaluable experience of more than three decades in the area of Learning Disabilities, has been nominated as Member of the International Executive Council of Global Inclusive Education Network
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.