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Study Groups
Know your “Strengths” Time management The Group Dynamic
Differences in Learning Time Personality/Characters Goals
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Benefits of Study Groups
Learn new study habits or techniques from members
Compare notes with other students Teaching or explaining will increase
knowledge about subject material Appeal to Auditory Learners MORE FUN!!!
Simmons, M. How Can I Study More Effectively. [PowerPoint slides]. Retrieved from http://www.slideshare.net/mgsimmons/how-to-study-effectively
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Characteristics of Successful Study Group
Each group member contributes Group members actively listen without
interrupting each other Members always show each other respect Members should feel comfortable with
constructive criticism Group stay on task Agenda is set with assignments for next
meeting Positive attitude
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Possible Pitfalls of Study Group Don’t Let Study deviate too fall
from agenda
DON’T BECOME SOCIAL GROUP Don’t let one one or two
members control group Be careful with Negativity
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When Do You Procrastinate?
Do you procrastinate about specific kinds of tasks? Can you identify the situations in which you tend to procrastinate the most?
Do you procrastinate at the beginning of a task, in the middle of the task, or close to the end or completion of the task? Why do you think this occurs?
Do you start multiple tasks, jump from one task to another, and then make less important tasks seem more important or urgent? Why do you think you do this?
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Why Do You Procrastinate?
Lack of motivation Low self-confidence, low self-esteem,
or low self-efficacy Task too difficult or complex Inaccurate perception of time Overextended and overcommitted Unclear about the task or
expectation
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More Reasons Why People Procrastinate
False beliefs Fear of failure Perfectionism Self-control Thrill-seeking Task-related anxieties Unclear expectations Depression
Source: Szalavitz, Psychology Today, August 2003, pp. 50-54]
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Essential Strategies to Combat Procrastination
Use self-management skills and techniques.
Face your fear of failure.
See success. Identify a purpose or
create an interest. Make a contract
with yourself.
List your priorities.
Keep a journal. Set the scene for
success. Relax your
personal standards.
Be willing to change.
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Managing Boundaries
Asserting Boundaries Saying “NO” Self-control
Turning off Electronics Finding a place to focus
Library Personal/Friend’s House University Student Union Park
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Characteristics of an Effective Schedule
An effective weekly schedule: reflects a realistic life balance. includes time for specific goals you wish to
achieve. has strong patterns that can easily become
routine. reflects your individual learning styles,
preferences, and lifestyle. provides time for meals, exercise, and
adequate sleep.
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Four Types of Time Management Schedules— Term Schedule
Provides you with an overview of important due dates and special
events in the entire term.
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