A Study System
Study is nothing else
but a possession of the mind
Thomas Hobbes, 1651 English
*Effective study habits
*Assessing study skills
*A.S.P.I.R.E. - a study system
*Index - a study system
*Action learning
*Create, & study with, flashcards
*Studying with multiple sources
A: Approach/attitude/arrange
*Approach your studies with a positive attitude
*Arrange your schedule to eliminate distractions
S: Select/survey/study!
*Select a reasonable chunk of material to study
*Survey the headings, graphics, pre- and post questions
to get an overview
*Study marking any information you don’t understand
P: Put aside/piece together:
*Put aside your books and notes
*Piece together what you've studied, either alone, with a study pal or group, and summarize what you understand.
I: Inspect/Investigate/inquire/:
*Inspect what you did not understand.
*Investigate alternative sources of information you can refer to:
other text books, websites, experts, tutors, etc.
*Inquire from support professionals (academic support, librarians, tutors, teachers, experts,) for assistance
R: Reconsider/reflect/relay
*Reconsider the content:
If I could speak to the author, what questions would I ask or what criticism would I offer?
*Reflect on the material:
*How can I apply this material to what I am interested in?
*Relay understanding:
How would I make this information interesting and understandable to other students?
E: Evaluate/examine/explore:
*Evaluate your grades on tests and tasks and look for a pattern
*Examine your process toward improving it
*Explore options with a teacher, support professional, tutor, etc.
