Transcription of Addressing Learning Anxiety Assistive Technology
1 SPECIALIST SUPPORT for students with SpLDsEffective Study SkillsMetacognitionawareness of Learning stylesMulti-Sensoryto aid memory weaknessRelevancelearning is most effective if it occurs in context - relevance to the student needs to be highMotivationcrucial for successOver-learningbe aware - learn quickly, forget quickly'Little and often'learn in chunks with short regular breaksModellingimportant step to independent learningMentoringcan be important steps on the way to independent learningStudy Skills Guides/Text Books/Online resourcescan be useful as a resource or for referenceAssistive TechnologyDigital Recorders in LecturesRevisionAudio NotesWeb LinksEffective use of intranet, blackboard.
2 Use of online course materialSpecialst Websites - see AppendixMind Mapping SoftwareStructuring Written workOrganising researchRevisionText-to-Speech-To-Text softwareHomophone correctionDyslexia Specific Spell CheckingUse of PowerPointEffective use of WORDU sing Outlook to support time managementAcademic Writing:Assignments, Essays, Reports, DissertationsTasksSee READING for RESEARCHG etting StartedUnderstanding Academic/Literacy GenresUnderstanding PlagiarismWriting to Word CountOutline/Detailed PlanFirst/Second/Final DraftsEditingAcademic language - discursive/reflectiveReferencingBibliogr aphyVideographyWebography'Proof Reading'strategies for spelling, grammar and punctuation including use of ITStrategiesLearning Styles - visual, oral.
3 KinaestheticManaging Behaviour CyclesprocrastinationMind MapsUse of chronology to structure writingVerbalising subjectEngage Critical Thinking SkillsSee Assistive TechnologyLecturesTasksListening SkillsNote-taking TechniquesAbbreviations, personal shorthandSustaining ConcentrationUsing HandoutsPreparing for Lecturespre-readingSee Assistive TechnologyStrategiesDigital Recordersto capture ideas, notes PreparationMind mapsBrain gymAwareness of SpaceEstablishing Learning PrioritiesTasksUnderstanding Assessment ReportUnderstanding SpLDDSA- Application &Assessment of NeedsDDAIT/AT TrainingIdentifying NeedsNegotiating GoalsIdentifying Course CriteriaRegular ReviewStrategiesMetacognitionTask AnalysisStudent LedExams and Assessment TasksTasksPreparing for examsUnderstanding MarkingExam PlanningTime ManagementEffective Use of Past PapersRevision TechniquesStrategiesRevision TechniquesTime ManagementUnderstanding RubricNote-TakingExam
4 PracticeRelaxationMemory strategies - number pegs, visualisation etcInclusive AssessmentChoice based assessmentsDifferent types of examsAlternative assessmentsPortfolios: Written and VideoOral PresentationsVideo presentationsVisual essaysUse of Reasonable Adjustments - extra time, amanuensis etcReading for ResearchTasksUnderstanding the BriefManaging reading loadNavigating libraries : Athens Search EngineUsing AbstractsIdentifying key pointsincreasing comprehensionsummarisingnote makingStrategiesLinks to web sites - general study skills that could be adapted by tutorsReading texts effectivelyreading speedtextbook underlining and markingReading Skills reading strategiesactive readingreading guidesActive reading -SQ3 Rhighlighting first sentences of paragraphsuse of post-its to highlight key pointsskimming and scanning if appropriateturning headings into questionsTime Management & OrganisationTasksSetting & meeting deadlines
5 Action Planning- sorting priorities Getting hold of the resources - accessing the libraryUsing Outlook to support time managementBooking out books/journals & exam time managementStrategiesDiary Mobile phonePersonalised calendar proformasSetting mini deadlinesWall charts - academic yearorganisation of paper based notes and handoutsorganisation of computer files and foldersAddressing Learning AnxietySelf-confidence Self-esteem Relaxation strategiesVisualisationUnderstanding Learning stylesMetacognitionImproving motivationPreparing for Graduation/Work PlacementsTransferability of SkillsReasonable Adjustments in workplace/placementGoal SettingDifferent formats/ConventionsInterview Building- Meta-Cognition - Multi-Sensory- Relevance - Motivation - Over Learning - Little and Often - ModellingThis Mind Map indicates an overview of thepossible range of specialist 1:1 Underlying Principles Underpin Specialist 1.
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