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| What is the secret to good grades? |
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Students who excel at school are not necessarily born smarter, they are simply better at studying.
They have mastered the art of learning. This is their secret to good grades.
"This course has given me a wider understanding of the different types of studying skills you can have.
I am now interested and eager to go to class and wanting to learn. I can’t believe it, I am starting to become more organised than ever.
Year 9 student, St Leo's College, Wahroonga
Nov 2004 batch"
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| What life skills do students learn on this course? |
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Besides learning study techniques, young adults also learn life-skills such as self-discipline, goal setting, time management, respect towards elders and the need for a positive attitude.
By the end of the course, students understand the importance of education and are well equipped to see the crucial link between: |
Schooling » Education » Career » Life |
"This course has helped me open up my eyes and see how important these last 3 years of school are! It was taught in an easy to understand format and it was easy for me to ask questions.
The modules were awesome they help you so much. I highly recommend you going to Vijay’s Study Skills course.
Year 10 student, St Ives High_ April 2005 batch" |
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| Why is the Study Skills Program unique? |
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I believe every student is different; hence it would be incorrect to expect one set of learning strategies to work for the entire class.
Keeping this in mind, students in this program are given the opportunity to experiment with different study techniques.
After a bit of 'trial and error' most students identify and adopt techniques best suited to their individual learning style.
"This course has helped me by teaching me how to study more efficiently; I am getting better marks in tests and in home work.
I got 18/18 for a big assignment in Science, and I had never got 18/18 in a science assignment before.
Year 9 student, St Ives high school, April 2006 batch"
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| Why does this program work and consistently achieve good results? |
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The Study Skills Program works for many reasons:
Frequently, social pressures contribute to the building of barriers between students, parents and teachers.
The Presenter is not the students' parent or school teacher, which encourages the lowering of learning barriers and the raising of the abiilty to listen.
Inherently all young adults have great potential to learn. All we need to do is set up a environment in which these young adults are treated with respect, and are no longer judged on their right or wrong answers.
Instead, they are encouraged to participate and share thoughts and experiences. In this way learning becomes enjoyable and takes on a totally new dimension.
The following testimonial from a student sums it all up:
“This program has been one of the most exciting, interesting and worthwhile things I have done to help me study and meet my full potential.
Mr. Patankar is a great mentor and I recommend this program to anybody and everybody. I thank Mr. Patankar for his time, wisdom and help.”
Year 10 student, Asquith Girls High - October 2004 batch
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All students have the potential to excel; but without effective study techniques
it will be much harder to realise your full potential.
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Bring out your hidden academic potential and let the whole world see that you are a lot more capable and talented then they think.
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