Improving Your Study Techniques

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University of Groningen

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What is the course about?

Improving Your Study Techniques

The course Improving Your Study Techniques is an online class provided by University of Groningen through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Improve your study skills and get better results by learning to use the ‘three-step study model’.

Course description

Develop effective study skills for life
4 weeks

Learning is a fundamental part of life; many of us continue studying even when we leave formal education. This means good study skills are vital for all of us. Many, however, lack these skills and struggle to study effectively.
This course aims to change that. Through the course you will learn to become a better student by learning to apply the ‘three-step model’ of studying: previewing, summarising and revising. You will consider your use of time and learn how to make a realistic study plan. You will also learn how to tackle procrastination, deal with stress and keep motivated while studying.

Study preparation
The three-step model of studying: previewing, summarising, revision
Study planning
Attending lectures
Exam techniques
Procrastination
Stress
Motivation

Identify the most important topics of a text
Develop a clear and useful summary of a text
Apply effective revision methods
Design a study plan that really works for you
Reflect on your tendency to procrastinate
Explore stress reduction
Reflect on your study motivation

This course for anyone currently studying including full-time students and people studying for professional or personal development. It might also be useful to anyone involved in the learning process, for example teachers, student advisors and family.

University of Groningen
The University of Groningen is a research university with a global outlook, deeply rooted in Groningen, in the north of the Netherlands.

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Improving Your Study Techniques

Course Topic

Study Skills

University, College, Institution

University of Groningen

Course Skill Level

see course summary

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Degree & Cost

Improving Your Study Techniques

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / University of Groningen you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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