Studying is important to student success, right?
Well, you may be surprised to learn that telling your student to “study” might be doing more harm than good.
What does it actually mean to study? Do we study effectively by rereading textbooks or reviewing notes until we’re blue in the face? It’s a question that stumps even experienced educators, so how can we expect our students to know what to do when we remind them to “study?”
In today’s six-minute and 19 second video, we’ll learn a couple of words to stop using with our students and a couple of better alternatives that will set them on the path to academic success. Ready?
Here goes!
So, what do you think? What will you experiment with saying to your student or class? I’d love to know! Share your ideas at officewiz@gretchenwegner.com!
And, if you want to learn the most effective way students can study, you’ll love my upcoming Anti-boring Study Skills masterclass. Join me and a group of other passionate educators, students, and parents for only $47!
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Let’s make it an Anti-Boring school year, y’all!
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I like telling students to “rehearse” their vocabulary words until they “own” the words.
Want to learn more.
Hi, Leticia! Are you registered for my Anti-Boring Study Skills Masterclass? This might help!
Hi, Cindy!
What does rehearse mean to you? Is it to repeat the words and meanings over and over, use flashcards, write and speak sentences that use the new words? Write a paragraph or very short story that uses all the new words? Rehearse alone or with someone else? What suggestions do you offer your students to help them rehearse?