Study skills are an array of skills which tackle the process of organizing and taking in new information, retaining information, or dealing with assessments
What are study skills?
Types of Study Skills
- Mnemonics
- Effective reading
- Concentration techniques
- Efficient Note Taking
How can it help with Dyslexia?
Effective study skills are essential for study success. Dyslexics often find it hard to organise and develop effective skills. Many require support throughout their education to gain their best results.
A Key Strategy for Textbook Reading
Don't Read Everything
Skim and take notes, rather than reading every single word.
Priortize
What do you need to read throughly and what can you skim?
Understand the Concept
Look for ideas and arguments rather than just facts
Hierarchies of Importance
- Arguments: what the author is saying
- Descriptions: names, dates, etc.
- Context: summary
Leave enough time
Assume each reading will take at least one hour.