Letters to a New Student
Tips to Study Smarter from a Psychologist
- 124 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Letters to a New Student is a study skills book with a twist. You decide how to read it.
Based on a series of short, informal, problem page letters that you can read in any order, the book uses principles of human psychology, teaching, and coaching practice to offer a refreshing approach to study skills and learning techniques. The letters form a brief 'survive and thrive' study guide to work smarter not harder and offer advice on topics such as motivation, stress, revision, and assignments. It's a tried-and-tested, blueprint to make information stick with less effort.
The book takes a holistic approach to learning. It covers health and wellbeing, the 'nuts-and-bolts' shortcuts, the obstacles, and the pitfalls. It also includes short learning principles and cross-references to other entries, with practical advice in response to the frequently asked questions many students ask during their studies.
Letters to a New Student is for any student under pressure, parents and family who want to offer support, or anyone with interest in lifelong learning. It's written by a psychologist, teacher, academic coach, and advice columnist, with over 20 years professional experience.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Preface
- Dedication
- 1 An Intro of Sorts … What’s different about this book and how to get the most out of it. Includes the back-story
- 2 Attitudes How attitudes shape how we learn
- 3 Stress How stress affects learning, how to relax, and why a little stress is a good thing
- 4 Wellbeing How health factors impact on brain function, emotions, mental states, and learning
- 5 Motivation How to get started, how to manage time, and stay on track
- 6 Cognition How to work smarter not harder – using human psychology rather than fighting it
- 7 Context How where we learn affects how we learn
- 8 Emotions How to deal with the emotional ups-and-downs of studying
- 9 Techniques How active learning strategies beat passive approaches
- 10 Assignments How to get your point across in essays, presentations, and team work
- 11 Revision How to prepare for exams, and make knowledge stick
- 12 Support How to help other people to help you
- Summary of Learning Principles Your 12-point summary of ‘learning how to learn’
- A Bit of an Outro A note on who gets the final word
- The Exam Questions to guide your reading and ones you should be able to answer after reading this book
- About the Author
- Get in Touch
- Notes If you want to dig a little deeper
- Index