Letters to a New Student (eBook)

Tips to Study Smarter from a Psychologist

Gary Wood (Autor)

eBook Download: PDF

2018
138 Seiten
Taylor and Francis (Verlag)
978-0-429-77775-2 (ISBN)

Infos

Letters to a New Student is a study skills book with a twist. You decide how to read it.Based on a series of short, informal, problem page letters that you can read in any order, the book uses principles of human psychology, teaching, and coaching practice to offer a refreshing approach to study skills and learning techniques. The letters form a brief 'survive and thrive' study guide to work smarter not harder and offer advice on topics such as motivation, stress, revision, and assignments. It's a tried-and-tested, blueprint to make information stick with less effort.The book takes a holistic approach to learning. It covers health and wellbeing, the 'nuts-and-bolts' shortcuts, the obstacles, and the pitfalls. It also includes short learning principles and cross-references to other entries, with practical advice in response to the frequently asked questions many students ask during their studies.Letters to a New Student is for any student under pressure, parents and family who want to offer support, or anyone with interest in lifelong learning. It's written by a psychologist, teacher, academic coach, and advice columnist, with over 20 years professional experience.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 7.12.2018
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Verhaltenstherapie
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik
• ISBN-10: 0-429-77775-2 / 0429777752
• ISBN-13: 978-0-429-77775-2 / 9780429777752