Six Steps to SuccessSOCCER

Tom Burns & Sandra SinfieldLearning Development Unit (LDU)

Adapted from Essential Study Skills: the complete guide to success at universitywww.londonmet.ac.uk/lduwww.learnhigher.ac.uk

Quick brainstorm: what is the secret of your

success?

SOCCER• In this session we

are going to cover the six steps to success

• SOCCER:• Study techniques• Overview• Creativity• Communicate• Emotions• Review

SOCCERCreativity

In notesIn thinkingIn planning

EmotionsFeel the fear…

And do it anyway!

Study Techniques:Knowing HOW toStudy Effectively

ReviewReviewReview

Learning logs & reflective journals

OverviewMake links

between that lesson,& assignment

CommunicateClearly

EffectivelyIn correct format

Study Techniques• Do you know how

to study effectively?

• Can you manage your time?

• Are your notes useful & memorable?

• Can you read effectively?

• Can you revise for & pass exams?

Overview• Why are you taking

this degree? Where are you going?

• How is the degree put together? How will it help your job application?

• Do you ‘overview’ a module before you start?

• Do you ’overview’ a book before you read?

Creativity• If you just give back

to tutors what they gave you, you will get an average grade at best. Be creative!!

• How creative are you in your studies?

• Do you make pattern notes?

• Do you brainstorm?

Communicate• We need to

communicate clearly – and in the correct format

• Do you write little and often?

• Do you enjoy your writing?

• Do you know the difference between an essay & a report?

EmotionsStudying can make

you angry, excited, happy, sad – fearful

How do you deal with your emotions?

Tips:• I am prepared• I can handle it!• I am responsible for

my learning…

Review! Review! Review!• If we do not review

& revise we lose 98% of information in 3 weeks!

• Do you revise your notes?

• Do you complete a study journal or learning log?

• Do you reflect on what you have learned - every day, week, month?

So – what have you learned?

• Review your notes:• Do you have good

study techniques?• Do you overview?• How creative are you?• Can you write

convincing essays?• How do you feel

about being a student?

• Do you review?

Quick Tips• When, where & how?• Notemaking next

week• Research & reading…

• Learning Logs:• What• Why• Reaction• Learned• Goals

Most importantly, want to be on the degree you are

on … and want to do well!