The Simply Brilliant Study Skills course consists of four practical sessions and is suitable for children from grades 4-10. We focus on developing the skills a student needs to learn easily.
Before the start of the course, I recommend doing a Brain Profile assessment. Information gathered from this assessment will make the course more personal and relevant to the student.
The Brain Profile assessment costs R900 and takes approximately 60 minutes to complete, the feedback included. One parent must please accompany their child. This assessment is optional but highly recommended.
The Study Skills course costs R 2 150 for four individual classes OR R1 470 per individual for four group classes. Group classes consist of 2-7 learners (price includes workbook and all workshop material).
Then we also have a booster session that may be done a few months (or years) after the course. The purpose of the booster session is to motivate them again, remind them what they know, help them with any techniques they have not mastered yet. I also introduce four extra memorization techniques to them (I do not want them to ever run out of fun ways to memorize work!). The cost of this session is R500 for an individual class, or R330 per individual for a group class.
The length of the sessions is 60-90 minutes long. I prefer to have one parent attend all the sessions together with their child (especially for primary school students). If you can only attend one session, session three would be an excellent choice.
Session 1 is about Motivation for Learning, Goal Setting and Time Management. I also introduce them to the neuroscience behind learning - how neurons form and what they can do to build stronger brain pathways.
In session 2, I teach them the Art of Creating Summaries. We discuss the five principles of making summaries and practise three summary techniques. For this session, they bring their own textbooks to make it more relevant to them. They practise the summary principles and techniques using the work they learned recently at school or with examples I supply. This is the longest session - 90 minutes.
Session 3 is our Memorization Masterclass. In this session I show them how easy it is to learn and remember! We do this by exploring seven memorization techniques that will change their lives forever. I often must remind my own children about these techniques, which is why I really want a parent to accompany his/her child - to equip you to support them even more.
In session 4 we put everything together. We discuss Practical Plans for Success. I try to be as practical as possible because I want them to apply everything that they have learnt. We also talk about concentration – how you can improve it. We end the session with a few practical exam/test writing ‘tips’ that really helps!
The workbook that each student receives with the course is a lovely summary of the course, and the child can refer to it whenever they feel the need.
If you would like to enrol your child for this Study Skills Course, kindly do the following:
1) WhatsApp me your child’s name and date of birth (082 922 6009).
2) Let me know whether you want to do the study skills course alone or the Brain Profile assessment also.
3) Are you interested in group classes (if available) or individual (1:1) classes?
4) If you want to enrol your child for the 1:1 class, or if you are interested in a Brain Profile for your child, kindly request a link to the online booking system where you can book all the relevant sessions.
