Strategies for Learning: 75 Practical Ideas to Inspire Students

Strategies for Learning is a resource from the authors of The Behaviour Management Toolkit. It uses five basic techniques to bring about changes to learning that will enable you to: challenge the way your students think about things to help them believe they can achieve; encourage your students to become more self-aware so they can examine their own thinking; consider with your students how use of language affects their thought patterns; teach your students various techniques in relation to breathing and muscle control that can directly assist in changing attitudes and feelings about learning; teach students how the imagination can be used to help them achieve.

Table of Contents:
Introduction How to use this book Useful worksheets for all units Newsflash (for starting a unit) Newsflash (for particular achievements) Changes Progress and maintenance log Unit 1: Removing blocks to learning Tutor notes Using the worksheets A born learner Feels good Just listen to yourself Some more learning blockers About ANTs More about ANTs Antidotes to ANTs Try it yourself Practice makes perfect No, it's not a catastrophe Try it out Learn from others Completion certificates Unit 2: Learn with confidence Tutor notes Using the worksheets Step back Write about it Press the button A walk into the future About goals Setting a goal Test out your goal Steps to success Take charge Completion certificates Unit 3: Learning styles and thinking skills Tutor notes Using the worksheets I'm unique Take a look My learning Be a critical thinker Be a creative thinker Mix and match A toolkit for thinkers Have a brainstorm Thinking together Mind maps Reframe it Step back The 5 whys Draw it Vent it Smart steps to problem-solving Completion certificates Unit 4: Procrastination and persistence Tutor notes Using the worksheets When's later? I want to, but Consequences Pros and cons Reward yourself for the right activities The swish Prepare your mind Prepare your body Stay calm Think positively Perseverance Keep a log Log Completion certificates Unit 5: Time management Tutor notes Using the worksheets Time What's important? I'll do it later Take the main road Goals A balanced life Time log Be on time On time Cards Completion certificates Unit 6: Personal organization Tutor notes Using the worksheets Are you a clutterbug? Organise your workspace Tools of the trade Homework habits Weekly planner Dealing with deadlines Learn to listen! Completion certificates Unit 7: School skills Tutor notes Using the worksheets Improve your relationships Improve your reading Taking notes Use flashcards Giving a talk Revision tips Revision plan Calm, relaxed and confident Tips for tests References

About the Author :
Margaret Sutherland PhD was head of special needs at an 11-16 comprehensive school and has a research background in psychology. Over the years she has acquired extensive practical experience in counselling young people. Colin Sutherland PhD was a principal lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire. For 10 years, he worked as a psychotherapist using approaches such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Hypnotherapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming.