Successful Study

Successful Study is an essential guide for students embarking upon an education related Foundation Degree without previous study experience.  The world of study at university can be a daunting and bewildering place for new students unfamiliar with the academic processes such as writing essays and presenting portfolios. This book offers clear and straight-forward explanations of how to prepare for study, how to work at higher education level and how to tackle assignments.  Covering all aspects of educational study, and based on the experiences of real education professionals, this new edition has been fully updated to include:    Clear links to work-based practices throughout    Advice for students with disability    Guidance on using e-resources      Tips for managing your learning and increasing motivation    How to think critically    Reflective practice   With case studies, tasks and opportunities for reflection, this accessible book has been specifically designed for those on Teaching Assistant, Early Years or related Foundation Degrees and will be an essential resource for those wanting to find the answers to study questions quickly and easily.

Successful Study: Skills for teaching assistants and early years practitioners

Education & Teaching

Thomas, Paul

Ritchie, Christine

Schools & Teaching

Routledge

Successful Study is an essential guide for students embarking upon an education related Foundation Degree without previous study experience. The world of study at university can be a daunting and bewildering place for new students unfamiliar with the academic processes such as writing essays and presenting portfolios. This book offers clear and straight-forward explanations of how to prepare for study, how to work at higher education level and how to tackle assignments. Covering all aspects of educational study, and based on the experiences of real education professionals, this new edition has been fully updated to include: <ul><ul>
<li>Clear links to work-based practices throughout </li> <li>Advice for students with disability </li> <li>Guidance on using e-resources </li> </ul></ul>
<ul><ul>
<li>Tips for managing your learning and increasing motivation </li> <li>How to think critically </li> <li>Reflective practice </li> </ul></ul>
With case studies, tasks and opportunities for reflection, this accessible book has been specifically designed for those on Teaching Assistant, Early Years or related Foundation Degrees and will be an essential resource for those wanting to find the answers to study questions quickly and easily.

Specifically written with the needs of teaching assistants who are undertaking the foundation degree in mind, this book clearly explains what is expected from study in Higher Education and how this can be put into practice by including: clear definitions of the key techniques for effective university study; practical activities, handy hints and reflective questions; unique chapters that focus upon exams, essay-writing, revision, portfolios, presentations and displays; and examples based on the experiences of real teaching assistants. Assuming no previous study experience, the easy-to-use approach of this text should be key to the successful study of teaching assistants who are returning to formal academic training after many years.

Successful Study: Skills for Teaching Assistants (Volume 2)

David Fulton Publishers

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Successful Study: Skills for teaching assistants and early years practitioners

Successful Study

Successful Study: Skills for Teaching Assistants (Volume 2)