Study Skills
Dates: July 16-20
Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Ages: 10-13 years old
Cost: $150
The purpose of this course is to help middle school students learn and practice effective study skills that will prepare them for the challenges of high school. During this week long class, students will learn organizational skills, time management techniques, and note-taking strategies. They will also acquire study strategies for taking tests and quizzes. Participants will use computers and designated websites to practice creating outlines, graphic organizers, and study sheets. In addition, students will focus on reading comprehension skills in terms of gaining information from texts and taking notes from textbooks. By being introduced to a variety of study skill strategies and practicing them with individualized supervision, students will be better prepared for classroom instruction and for identifying the study strategies that will be most effective for them.
Instructor: Laura Griffin
Instructor Bio: Laura Griffin is a veteran teacher and learning specialist—holding B.S. degrees in both Elementary Education (K-6) and Special Education (K-12) from Vanderbilt University, as well as a Master of Education in Special Education from Vanderbilt. In 2001, she was named the Outstanding Special Education Teacher of the Year by the Montgomery County Council of Parent-Teacher Associations. She currently serves as the Learning Specialist for Fourth School.