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Here are some of the ways that you can make the most of your studies.
Support other students:
Research suggests that you remember 90% of what you teach to someone else. That means that working in pairs and supporting other students is a great way to improve your skills and help someone else at the same time. Your tutor may recommend 'buddying' with someone else in the class.
Revision:
Little and often is often the best way to revise. Regular study straight after the lesson, and then at regular intervals in the gap until the next lesson, will keep your learning fresh in your mind.
After a couple of days you'll begin moving the learning from your short term memory (where you remember things for a short time, like shopping lists, but then forget them) into your long term memory (where you remember things for years, for example your date of birth).
If you don't revise between lessons, then after a couple of days most of what you've learnt could be forgotten.
Your concentration is often highest at the start of a class, and immediately after a break. That's why your tutor might encourage you to move around and join in in some 'active' learning tasks, to keep your concentration high.
Using the Internet and College Facilities:
Has your tutor given you some websites to visit? You can use the college library facilities no matter which campus you are based at. There you can log onto the PCs and go onto any websites your tutor has recommended. Many of the college sites also have a lending library. Make sure you know about borrowing books.
Punctuality & Attendance:
To be successful in your studies it is vital that you have good attendance and punctuality.
Support other students:
Research suggests that you remember 90% of what you teach to someone else. That means that working in pairs and supporting other students is a great way to improve your skills and help someone else at the same time. Your tutor may recommend 'buddying' with someone else in the class.
Revision:
Little and often is often the best way to revise. Regular study straight after the lesson, and then at regular intervals in the gap until the next lesson, will keep your learning fresh in your mind.
After a couple of days you'll begin moving the learning from your short term memory (where you remember things for a short time, like shopping lists, but then forget them) into your long term memory (where you remember things for years, for example your date of birth).
If you don't revise between lessons, then after a couple of days most of what you've learnt could be forgotten.
Your concentration is often highest at the start of a class, and immediately after a break. That's why your tutor might encourage you to move around and join in in some 'active' learning tasks, to keep your concentration high.
Using the Internet and College Facilities:
Has your tutor given you some websites to visit? You can use the college library facilities no matter which campus you are based at. There you can log onto the PCs and go onto any websites your tutor has recommended. Many of the college sites also have a lending library. Make sure you know about borrowing books.
Punctuality & Attendance:
To be successful in your studies it is vital that you have good attendance and punctuality.
- If you are going to be late or miss a class, you must let your tutor know.
- Make sure you have your tutor's email address and the contact number of the centre where you are studying. Your tutor's email address will be their first [email protected] Can't find the contact number? Click this link to find the number of your campus.
- You should never miss class unless you are ill or have an emergency - appointments should always be made outside of college time!
- If you have a buddy they will save you work. If not your tutor will or may even be able to email or post work to you. While this does not make up for the learning opportunities you may have missed in class, it will help you to stay on track. If you have any questions or are worried about how you might catch up then please do speak to your tutor.