The Smart Study Guide: Psychological Techniques for Student Success - Softcover

Tamblin, Louise

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1405121173 ISBN 13: 9781405121170

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2006

Synopsis

Drawing on the latest research into memory, information processing and learning, this book helps students to tailor their study techniques to their own particular learning style and psychological make-up.

• An exploration of the tools and techniques essential to success in studying and passing examinations.
• Suitable for classroom, distance learning, online, or blended learning environments.
• Includes questionnaires, activities, key learning points, illustrations, diagrams, flow charts, and mindmaps.

About this title

About the Author

Louise Tamblin has many years' experience in adult education having taught with Thames Valley University, the Open University and acted as an external examiner with the Royal College of Nursing. She is skilled in designing educational programmes and assessments, authoring distance-learning materials and undertaking and applying research.

Pat Ward has designed and delivered e-learning for over a decade, in both the education and corporate sectors. She has also run staff development programmes at universities around the world, advised government agencies and blue chip companies on assessment strategies, and is currently developing e-facilitated programmes to promote successful learning among adult learners.

From the Back Cover

Many people engage in formal study without knowing how to learn effectively. This interactive book provides students with innovative and smart ways of making their study more effective, and shows them how to tailor their study techniques to their own particular learning style and psychological make-up.

Drawing on the latest research into learning, memory, and information processing, the book addresses key questions, such as:

• What is meant by multiple intelligences?
• What is your preferred learning style?
• How can others help you to learn?
• Do you adopt the appropriate reading strategy?
• What is critical thinking and why is it important?

The principles laid out in the book are suitable for use in the classroom, or in distance, online, or blended learning environments. The text is laid out in an attractive style, and includes questionnaires, activities, key learning points, illustrations, diagrams, flow charts, and mindmaps.

Drawing on the latest research into learning, memory, and information processing, the book addresses key questions, such as:

• What is meant by multiple intelligences?
• What is your preferred learning style?
• How can others help you to learn?
• Do you adopt the appropriate reading strategy?
• What is critical thinking and why is it important?

The principles laid out in the book are suitable for use in the classroom, or in distance, online, or blended learning environments. The text is laid out in an attractive style, and includes questionnaires, activities, key learning points, illustrations, diagrams, flow charts, and mindmaps.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1405121173
• ISBN 13: 9781405121170
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 298