10 Summary of Week 6

This week evaluated various supportive study strategies for improving academic performance. These techniques were aimed at enhancing ‘big picture’ thinking:

• The Jigsaw technique, which enhances reading comprehension by breaking text into manageable sections.
• The 80/20 technique, which helps students focus on the most impactful aspects of their studies.
• The 5-minute mind jotter, which encourages quick, reflective note-taking to consolidate learning.
• Setting goals and objectives provides direction and motivation, while identifying key words and themes aids in comprehension and retention.
• Active reading and dual reading strategies enhance engagement with texts.

‘Review’ and ‘chunking time’ were discussed as practical methods to maintain recall and concentration, and retain the ‘big picture’ after studying. Ultimately, being able to remember is an important part of the learning process, and with that in mind, this week introduced some of the different types of memory, a few fundamentals about how memory works, and some theory-driven techniques to help your learning journey.

This week also evaluated the benefits of mind mapping, considering and comparing hand-drawn and digital formats. Lastly, some tips on effective time management and overcoming procrastination were discussed. By adopting these strategies, learners can build confidence, foster a growth mindset, and work their way to academic success.

Next week will look at dyslexia in the workplace. There’ll be a focus on dyslexic strengths, workplace assessments and reasonable adjustments, assistive technology and the legal support for dyslexia and neurodiversity at work.

You can now move on to Week 7.