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Study It Grammar Level 7: English Grammar for ESL Students (Study It)
by James Rice Dianne LaneWinner 2015 Digital Book Award - Academic Category Awarded QED Certification for Quality, Excellence and Design The Study It Grammar series is an easy-to-use integrated skills ESL textbook for ESL students, language teachers and English language programs in schools or language schools. It is an exciting new series for teachers interested in Mobile Learning, Project-Based Learning or Flipping the Classroom. The Study It English Grammar series consists of 8 different levels. Book 7 of 8 is for Advanced English as a Second Language learners. The Study It Grammar Book 7 consists of the following: - Video exercises - 5 different themes including reported speech, relative clauses, noun clauses and much more. - Grammar, Reading, Writing and Speaking practice exercises included ESL Teachers can access our online community which offers teachers a chance to share ideas for improving the English class.
Study It Grammar Level 8: English Grammar for ESL Students (Study It)
by James Rice Dianne LaneWinner 2015 Digital Book Award - Academic Category Awarded QED Certification for Quality, Excellence and Design The Study It Grammar series is an easy-to-use integrated skills ESL textbook for ESL students, language teachers and English language programs in schools or language schools. The Study It English Grammar series consists of 8 different levels. Book 8 of 8 is for Advanced English as a Second Language learners. It is an exciting new series for teachers interested in Mobile Learning, Project-Based Learning or Flipping the Classroom The Study It Grammar Book 8 consists of the following: - Video exercises - 5 different themes including: conditionals, different verbal formation including time and tense verbals, and much more. - Grammar, Reading, Writing and Speaking practice exercises included ESL Teachers can access our online community which offers teachers a chance to share ideas for improving the English class
Study It Grammar Levels 1-8: The Complete Set (Study It)
by James Rice Jamie Matechuk Diana Rechichi-Gjorvska Dianne LaneWinner 2015 Digital Book Award - Academic Category Awarded QED Certification for Quality, Excellence and Design The Study It Grammar series is an easy-to-use integrated skills English textbook for ESL students, language teachers and English language programs in schools or language schools. The Study It English as a Second Language Grammar series consists of 8 different levels and 8 different textbooks. It is an exciting new series for teachers interested in Mobile Learning, Project-Based Learning or Flipping the Classroom that includes built-in lesson plans. Study It Grammar - The Complete Set consists of all grammar textbooks combined into one easy-to-use book All audio and video exercises are included in the book. ESL Teachers can access our online community which offers teachers a chance to share ideas for improving the English class
Study Like a Champ: The Psychology-Based Guide to “Grade A” Study Habits (APA LifeTools Series)
by Regan A. Gurung John DunloskyThis engaging, student-friendly book debunks major myths about studying and provides practical tips for how students can learn to study smarter, not harder. Cognitive science has revealed the hidden secrets of what really works for studying. Written by psychologists who are experts in the science of study habits, Study Like a Champ outlines clear steps students can use throughout their high school and college careers to plan, monitor, and evaluate their learning. Numerous examples and self-assessments will help students of all ages apply these strategies to their own unique situations to help them create and maintain habits that foster life-long learning. Psychologists Regan A. R. Gurung and John Dunlosky are award-winning teachers and researchers who have spent years conducting studies on how students learn. Not only have they published a significant number of scientific peer-reviewed papers on the topic, but they have received national recognition as teachers.
Study Skills 11+: Building The Study Skills Needed For 11+ And Pre-tests
by Louise MartineThis book covers everything you need to know in preparing children for both pre-tests and 11+ entrance exams for admission into independent and grammar schools. It sets out ways in which children can become successful and confident learners over the years and months building up to these tests taken in Year 6. The author passionately believes that intelligence is not fixed but can be nurtured and grown with the right support. The key to putting this into action is to understand how you learn and to master the strategies for learning, retaining and recalling information effectively. This book will help parents and teachers support children approach one of their first academic hurdles with confidence.The book begins by looking at why revision is important and how the brain works. It introduces the concept of growth mindset and how with the right support, confidence, resilience and independence can be nurtured.It provides guidance on physical and mental wellbeing (including a section on coping with stress). It moves on to cover ideas on how to gain control of studying and how to develop good organisational skills. Being healthy, feeling stress free, in control and excited about school is vital. There is a comprehensive chapter study skills and how to master them, from learning how to identify key words, using flashcards, to creating mindmaps. Examples based on the 11+ syllabus and questions or tasks to revise the skill are given throughout.The book then focuses specifically on the skills needed for the 11+ tests. It offers wide-ranging advice on each subject (English, Maths, Verbal and Non-Verbal reasoning), how to prepare for online tests, interviews and test day tips.Current thinking and research by world-renowned social psychologists, psychologists and educators is at the heart of this book and are referenced. Tips for parents supporting their children's learning journey are given throughout.
Study Skills 11+: Building the study skills needed for 11+ and pre-tests
by Louise MartineThis book covers everything you need to know in preparing children for both pre-tests and 11+ entrance exams for admission into independent and grammar schools. It sets out ways in which children can become successful and confident learners over the years and months building up to these tests taken in Year 6. The author passionately believes that intelligence is not fixed but can be nurtured and grown with the right support. The key to putting this into action is to understand how you learn and to master the strategies for learning, retaining and recalling information effectively. This book will help parents and teachers support children approach one of their first academic hurdles with confidence.The book begins by looking at why revision is important and how the brain works. It introduces the concept of growth mindset and how with the right support, confidence, resilience and independence can be nurtured.It provides guidance on physical and mental wellbeing (including a section on coping with stress). It moves on to cover ideas on how to gain control of studying and how to develop good organisational skills. Being healthy, feeling stress free, in control and excited about school is vital. There is a comprehensive chapter study skills and how to master them, from learning how to identify key words, using flashcards, to creating mindmaps. Examples based on the 11+ syllabus and questions or tasks to revise the skill are given throughout.The book then focuses specifically on the skills needed for the 11+ tests. It offers wide-ranging advice on each subject (English, Maths, Verbal and Non-Verbal reasoning), how to prepare for online tests, interviews and test day tips.Current thinking and research by world-renowned social psychologists, psychologists and educators is at the heart of this book and are referenced. Tips for parents supporting their children's learning journey are given throughout.
Study Skills 13+: Building The Study Skills Needed For 13+ And Beyond
by Elizabeth HoltomThis guide to smart learning is suitable for all pupils at Key Stage 3, but is focused on preparation for 13+ entrance exams. It offers a holistic approach to study to give pupils the essential skills and tools they need to learn and revise efficiently, cope with stress effectively and feel confident and fully prepared to do their very best in exams.- Information to help pupils learn how to learn in the best way for them- Preparation techniques to make the most of their revision time- Revision tips, exam techniques and presentation skills for the array of assessments at Key Stage 3/13+"I would highly recommend this book to parents looking for an accessible guide to help their children with revision and preparation for Common Entrance examinations and beyond." Specialist teacher assessor and former prep school learning support and study skills teacher.
Study Skills For Dummies
by Doreen Du BoulayStudents need to learn to manage their time, organise their studies, understand, learn, and convey a lot of information - and they need to learn to do it quickly. Whether you're fresh out of school, or a mature student returning to education, you now don't need to feel alone!With Study Skills For Dummies, you'll be given the know-how and confidence to achieve consistent results every time - and a lack of preparation will become a thing of the past.Discover how to excel at:Note-taking, speed-reading and essay-writingImproving your memory, critical thinking and analysisUsing the internet to supplement studyExam skills and developing the best learning strategy to fit your specific needs and abilities
Study Skills and Dyslexia in the Secondary School: A Practical Approach
by Marion GriffithsThis book is aimed at those who encounter secondary school students with dyslexia on a daily basis. It takes a practical approach by breaking down the whole process of assessing the issues involved and then suggesting ways for teaching staff and students to implement a suitable program of study skills. It is well structured, clear, useful and written with the needs of busy teachers and students very much in mind. Included are assessment approaches, checklists, photocopiable activities, and suggestions for useful resources. Results from qualitative research are included to provide an additional practical insight into study skills and dyslexia in the secondary school. Theoretical knowledge has been used to underpin and inform practice. Teachers of students with dyslexia who are not specialists should find this a useful guide. It will also be of great use to SENCOs and Teaching Assistants.
Study Skills and Strategies for Students in High School,Third Edition
by Charles T. Mangrum Stephen S. StrichartThis book provides students with strategies and skills that will help them plan their study time, take effective notes, remember information, take tests, build vocabulary. etc.
Study Skills for Business and Management: How to Succeed at University and Beyond (Student Success)
by Patrick Tissington Christos OrthodoxouWant to stand out from the thousands of other business and management students when you graduate from university? This comprehensive study skills book gives you all the tools and techniques needed to graduate with a better degree than you thought possible. Study Skills for Business and Management is written in an entertaining and non-patronising way and is filled with examples and case studies. With chapters on efficient and effective reading, working in groups, managing and writing essays and succeeding in exams, this textbook is written specifically with business and management students′ needs in mind. Key features: Written by an academic and a recent business and management graduate who are in touch with what it is like to study Business and Management today and the challenges students face Based on primary research in to which study skills are the most effective, providing an evidence-based approach that you can trust in and saving you precious time Contains a wealth of current examples from recent business and management graduates, highlighting examples of good practice as well as common pitfalls to avoid Student Success is a series of essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to boosting your employability and managing your wellbeing, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university.
Study Skills for Chinese Students (Student Success)
by Mike Courtney Xiangping DuThis is a really useful and comprehensive guide for Chinese students about the essential academic skills needed for successful study in higher education in the UK. It covers all skill areas as well as general information for Chinese students new to the UK academic environment.′ - Julie Watson, Principal Teaching Fellow in e-Learning and Head of eLanguages, University of Southampton Leaving China to study in the UK for the first time can be a daunting experience. You will be entering a new country and education system with its own culture, customs and values, some of which will be totally different from those back home. You will need to acquaint yourself with these differences to achieve your goals while studying in the UK and make the most of your stay. You may be finding it difficult to find this information, you may even be feeling anxious about the move or struggling to fit into your new environment. Help is at hand! This easy-to-read book is designed to be your companion throughout your university studies in the UK, providing practical information and skills and strategies for success. This guide: Introduces you to many life skills needed to support your studies in the UK, such as food, socialising and local amenities Contains information regarding UK assessment, lectures, seminars, campus life and support available from faculty Covers language and comprehension skills to help you communicate in your work and in the classroom with peers Explains the main differences between Eastern and Western thinking and culture Includes research skills and strategies for dissertations, essays and exams. Other useful features: Xiangping has included study tips in Chinese to help you fully understand each chapter Key words in each chapter are also provided in Chinese, alongside a test on the topic Hear from other Chinese students about their own experiences studying in the UK. This essential guide will help you to flourish in your UK studies and enjoy yourself along the way! The Student Success series are essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to planning your dream career, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips and resources for study success!
Study Skills for Foundation Degrees
by Elizabeth Wilson Dorothy BedfordStudy Skills for Foundation Degrees is a much needed resource for anyone thinking about or currently studying at foundation degree level. If you are unsure whether you have the academic skills to handle it, this book will prepare and guide you, in a clear accessible way, through the broad range of study-related issues you may encounter. By helping you to develop a broad range of study skills essential for success on any foundation degree course, you will soon have the confidence to rise to any challenge that comes your way. This new edition has been fully updated and features new chapters on effective academic writing for other types of assignments such as reports, project work, diary entries, seminar papers and reviews and e-learning. Highly accessible with a wide range of activities and useful tips to help you through the course of your studies, this new edition covers all the essential skills you will need including: • How to take good notes and read effectively• Developing successful academic writing• Research skills• E-learning• Producing a professional development portfolio• Presentation techniques• Referencing and avoiding plagiarism Also offering help with managing your time, boosting your morale and keeping motivated, this essential text will be an invaluable resource for Foundation Degree students that want to get the most out of their course as well as mature students and those with limited or no experience of academic study.
Study Skills for Foundation Degrees
by Elizabeth Wilson Dorothy BedfordStudy Skills for Foundation Degrees offers a step-by-step guide to the skills needed to successfully complete a Foundation Degree. Filled with activities and useful tips, it will help students to move from nervous novice to confident expert and provide them with the necessary tools to accomplish this. By reading this book, students will be able to learn new skills and enhance existing ones. This third edition has been fully updated and features new chapters on e-learning and dissertations as well as expanded sections on ethics, feedback and referencing. Each chapter includes practical guidance as well as student perspectives that will help students through their course of study. It includes advice on how to support learning, boost motivation and enhance time management, and covers all the essential skills required for successful study, including: Effective reading and note-taking strategies Developing oral skills in a wide range of presentation settings, including what makes a good presentation and how each stage of the process can be prepared for Carrying out well-planned, methodologically sound and well-written research Preparing for examinations and other forms of assessment Producing a professional development portfolio or winning CV Highly accessible, this new edition is an essential resource for all Foundation Degree students who want to get the most out of their course, mature students or anyone with limited or no experience of academic study.
Study Skills for Health and Social Care Students (SAGE Study Skills Series)
by Claire CraigStudy Skills for Health and Social Care Students will help students to build up their confidence through developing the key skills required for both academic study and clinical practice. Claire Craig introduces all the skills necessary to bridge the gap between study and practice, with a strong focus on the contextualisation of skills and their transferability to the clinical setting. Fundamental skills and principles for researching, processing information and for communicating and expressing findings are all covered, along with practical advice on: - Organising your learning - Accessing support - Recording ideas and information - Expressing ideas in writing - Working with others. The guidance provided here will be invaluable for students and professionals in the health sciences, including social care, social work, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and nursing.
Study Skills for Linguistics (Understanding Language)
by Jeanette SakelStudy Skills for Linguistics is the essential companion for students embarking on a degree in linguistics. Covering all the core skills that students of linguistics will require during the early part of their degree, this book gives the reader a basic understanding of the field, as well as confidence in how to find out more and how to prepare for their future career. The key features covered include: subject-specific skills including basic linguistic tools and terminology, such as word classes and grammatical terminology; essential study skills, such as how to perform well in the degree, how to search for and reference literature and how to write an essay; guides for a future with a linguistics degree, including how to write a CV and prepare for a range of graduate destinations. An accessible guide to essential skills in the field of linguistics, Study Skills for Linguistics is a must-read for students contemplating studying this topic, and provides a guide that will take them through their degree and beyond.
Study Skills for PTLLS
by Jacklyn WilliamsPTLLS candidates often find their studies challenging - some are returning to study after a long break and others have no previous experience of study at this level. This accessible book provides all candidates with a study skills guide specifically tailored to PTLLS Award, no matter which awarding organisation they are registered with. This second edition has beem updated for the NEW four unit PTLLCS Award and includes new information on referencing and e-portfolios. This text covers the different methods through which PTLLS is delivered, helping candidates to study more effectively. It helps candidates: - prepare for the award, with advice on interpreting the skills needed for PTLLS and the requirements at levals 3 and 4 - make the most of their taught sessions and self study time by examining effective note taking, group activities, research and resource evaluation - succeed in their practical sessions, including tips on effective presentations and the use of ICT This text is a companion title to the bestselling Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector core text providing an essential introduction to all the key aspects of the PTLLS Award. It cal also be used alongside Passing PTLLS Assessments. Together, these texts provide complete coverage of the qualification, helping candidates with all aspects of their study and practice. to studying for the NEW PTLLS Award. It begins by looking at how to prepare for study and taught sessions, and goes on to cover self-study, including research skills referencing and reflective practice. Guidance on presenting work and tips for presentations are included. This second edition has been updated for the NEW Award and includes new information on reflection and e-portfolios.
Study Skills for PTLLS (Further Education and Skills)
by Ann Gravells Jacklyn WilliamsThe PTLLS qualification has since been replaced with the Award in Education and Training (with a text book of the same name). However, the text in this book will help you to: *make the most of your taught sessions and self study time by examining effective note taking, group activities, research and resource evaluation; *succeed in your practical sessions; *prepare for assignments and use academic writing and referencing. Please note: The qualifications and standards mentioned in the book have since been updated.
Study Skills for Students with Dyslexia
by Sandra Hargreaves'This book contains a wide range of strategies for study skills support which will be excellent for our PG Cert SpLD FE/HE course. They will also find the chapter on grammar ,spelling and writing helpful in their teaching. Some useful templates to support the students they teach.' - Dr Kath Kelly, Institute of Education, Manchester Metropolitan University 'For once, a book that is actually not only written for students with dyslexia but is also accessible to students with dyslexia ie clear format, chunked information, bullets, images, etc. The CD is especially useful with templates and examples for planning and organising.' - Mrs Linda Crittenden, Learning Support, Mid Kent College of Higher & F.E. Full of advice on topics such as note-taking, reading strategies and exam techniques, this fully revised and updated edition motivates, inspires and guides you through your studies. The advice and tools provided help you plan your work, improve your skills and boost your confidence. The Second Edition has: a new chapter on writing your dissertation more on using statistics more on planning and timetabling techniques more on using technology to help you expanded advice on preparing and giving presentations a new chapter on collaborative learning. Included with the book is a CD ROM that supplies: an electronic copy of the book planners and other resources internet links to further information. SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university.
Study Skills for Students with Dyslexia: Support for Specific Learning Differences (SpLDs) (SAGE Study Skills Series)
by Sandra Hargreaves Mr Jamie CrabbDo you want to improve your study skills? Packed full of advice on topics including note taking, essay writing, reading strategies and exam techniques, Study Skills for Students with Dyslexia is an essential read for students with dyslexia and other Specific Learning Differences (SpLDs) in further and higher education. The guidance and tools provided help you organise and plan your work, improve your skills and boost your confidence, so you succeed throughout your studies. The new edition contains: A new chapter on critical thinking, giving you confidence in analysing information and expressing an argument A new chapter on how to make the most of lectures, to ensure you’re maximising your learning opportunities The latest IT and software references, including links to online assistive technologies A toolkit of downloadable resources to help you plan and study with ease, including templates, planners, tasks and activities, and toolsheets. This edition also comes with a fully editable digital download of the book, so you can access it in your preferred reading format. Practical and interactive, this book motivates, inspires and guides you through all your studies. SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips, resources and videos on study success!
Study Skills for Students with Dyslexia: Support for Specific Learning Differences (SpLDs) (SAGE Study Skills Series)
by Sandra Hargreaves Mr Jamie CrabbDo you want to improve your study skills? Packed full of advice on topics including note taking, essay writing, reading strategies and exam techniques, Study Skills for Students with Dyslexia is an essential read for students with dyslexia and other Specific Learning Differences (SpLDs) in further and higher education. The guidance and tools provided help you organise and plan your work, improve your skills and boost your confidence, so you succeed throughout your studies. The new edition contains: A new chapter on critical thinking, giving you confidence in analysing information and expressing an argument A new chapter on how to make the most of lectures, to ensure you're maximising your learning opportunities The latest IT and software references, including links to online assistive technologies A toolkit of downloadable resources to help you plan and study with ease, including templates, planners, tasks and activities, and toolsheets. This edition also comes with a fully editable digital download of the book, so you can access it in your preferred reading format. Practical and interactive, this book motivates, inspires and guides you through all your studies. SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills website for tips, quizzes and videos on study success!
Study Skills for Students with SLCN: A Group Programme Supporting Young Students Through Revision and Exams
by Bhaveshi KumarThis highly practical resource has been designed to support professionals working with students who have SLCN (Speech, Language and Communication Needs) following a mainstream educational curriculum. Structured as a flexible 10-session programme, it takes a holistic approach to learning, encouraging students to take an active role in their studies by identifying individual learning strengths and building a "toolbox" of successful strategies for revision. With photocopiable pages and downloadable resources, the advice and skills explored in this programme can be adapted to suit students with a range of abilities and incorporated into a timetable that can be used flexibly, over as many weeks as necessary, with very little planning required. Sessions focus on: Learning about revision and study methods, using a combination of visual, auditory and kinaesthetic techniques Creating a study skills folder and revision timetable Teaching command words (words used in exam questions) and exam preparation Building healthy study habits and managing anxiety Being proud of achievements and developing self esteem Setting goals and becoming independent Created to support a range of students, including those with a known diagnosis of autism, developmental language disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, this is an invaluable resource for all professionals looking to support young adults in the build up to exams.
Study Skills for your Masters in Teaching and Learning: Study Skills for Your Masters in Teaching and Learning (Teaching Handbooks Series)
by Karen CastleA practical guide for all teachers embarking on their Masters in Teaching and Learning (MTL), this book begins by encouraging the reader to identify their own learning style and engage in different study methods, and goes on to explore higher level study skills and academic writing. The research required at Masters level is broken down and guidance is given on how to select, approach and interpret data. The final chapter discusses the real-life issues surrounding studying for a Masters while also embarking on a new career.
Study Skills: Get the most out of college life (The Everything® College Survival Series)
by Adams MediaGet ready for the best years of your life! College Survival: Study Skills contains everything you need to know about earning that elusive 4.0. With advice from effective time management techniques, to forming study groups, to talking to professors, you'll be practicing your valedictorian speech in no time.
Study Smart, Study Less: Earn Better Grades and Higher Test Scores, Learn Study Habits That Get Fast Results, and Discover Your Study Persona
by Anne CrossmanReap the rewards of a higher GPA without sacrificing your sanity or your social life! If "I studied all night and I still didn't ace the test" is your mantra, this witty study guide will help you pinpoint your personal learning style, prevent study mishaps, and work to your strengths. Using the best research on memory and the brain, Study Smart, Study Less offers easy techniques to help you: * absorb info quickly* remember it accurately* create a successful study space * put together a productive study group * use interactive games to master tough material* identify pitfalls--and avoid falling into them * and stop overstudying (no--this isn't a typo) By learning how to learn, you'll not only feel smarter, you'll be smarter.From the Trade Paperback edition.