Course Description

This course gives you tools for effective, efficient studying. After taking this course, you'll have an understanding of proven study skills, an understanding of why the skills work and how to apply them, and a new appreciation of your own ability and potential.

The course covers a wide range of essential topics, including academic rigor, semantic feature analysis, time management, the library and other learning resources, collaborative learning, reading strategies, critical writing, oral communication, and preparing and giving oral presentations.

Dr.

Leigh Faulkner

I'm an educator with wide experience. I've taught public school (all grades from four to twelve) and was vice principal and principal of various public schools. I was principal of a private school. I was a volunteer international development worker with the World University Service of Canada, and I've taught at universities in three countries. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in English & Philosophy, a Bachelor of Education, a Master of Arts (Ed.) in Curriculum Development, and a Doctor of Education in Reading Education. I developed and taught English and study skills courses at an international university in Japan, where I was a tenured professor. I’ve written five study skills books. My poetry has been published widely in literary magazines and anthologies and I have published five books of poetry, as well as a novel. Learning has been my life! And I’m excited at the prospect of working with learners everywhere!

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Section 1 – Introduction

  • 2

    Section 2 – An Introduction to Academic Rigor

    • TOSSK Academic Rigor Part 1

    • TOSSK Academic Rigor Part 2

    • Identifying Your Goals

    • Rigorous Instructor Checklist

    • Rigorous Student Checklist
  • 3

    Section 3 – Semantic Feature Analysis Demonstration

  • 4

    Section 4 – Writing a Summary-Reaction Paper

    • TOSSK Summary-Reaction Paper Part 1

    • TOSSK Summary-Reaction Paper Part 2

    • Article Analysis Worksheet
  • 5

    Section 5 – Writing a Critique of an Academic Article

    • TOSSK Writing a Critique of an Academic Article Part 1

    • TOSSK Writing a Critique of an Academic Article Part 2
  • 6

    Section 6 – An Introduction to Oral Communication

  • 7

    Section 7 – Preparing Your Oral Presentation

  • 8

    Section 8 – Giving Your Oral Presentation

    • TOSSK Giving Your Oral Presentation Part 1

    • TOSSK Giving Your Oral Presentation Part 2

    • TOSSK Giving Your Oral Presentation Part 3

    • Post Presentation Checklist
  • 9

    Section 9 – Time Management

    • TOSSK Time Management Part 1

      FREE PREVIEW

    • TOSSK Time Management Part 2

    • TOSSK Time Management Part 3

    • TOSSK Time Management Part 4

    • TOSSK Time Management Part 5

    • Identifying Your Goals

    • Time Analysis Chart

    • Weekly Planning Schedule
  • 10

    Section 10 – Learning Resources

    • TOSSK Learning Resources Part 1

    • TOSSK Learning Resources Part 2

    • TOSSK Learning Resources Part 3

    • TOSSK Learning Resources Part 4

    • Cornell Method

    • Cornell Method Worksheet
  • 11

    Section 11 – An Introduction to the Library

    • TOSSK The Library Part 1

    • TOSSK The Library Part 2
  • 12

    Section 12 – An Introduction to Reading

    • TOSSK Introduction to Reading Part 1

    • TOSSK Introduction to Reading Part 2

    • TOSSK Introduction to Reading Part 3

    • Detecting Bias

    • Detecting Bias Questions To Ask
  • 13

    Section 13 – Collaborative Learning

    • TOSSK Collaborative Learning Part 1

    • TOSSK Collaborative Learning Part 2