Study Skills and Homework

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Study Skills and Homework

• A Parents Role

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Learning to study

• Helps children learn to become self-learners.
• Promotes independence.
• Helps children control or manage their lives
• Teaches them to plan, organize, work toward and
  fulfill goals and objectives.
• Develops problem solving skills and other
  thinking skills.
• Develops a sense of accomplishment, self-worth
  and self-esteem.

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Set Goals and Objectives

• Goals
• Derive from dreams
• I want statements
• I want to learn to read
• I want to make new friends
• I want to graduate to

• Objectives
• How to accomplish the goals
• I will statements
• I will listen to my teachers.
• I will do the work she gives me to do.
• I will read every night.

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TIME Management Parents are the gatekeepers

• Long-term Schedule Up to a year
• Intermediate Schedule Weekly
• Short-term Schedule Daily

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Study Skills Checklist From The Reading Teachers
Book of Lists, by Fry, Kress, Fountoukidis, 2000,
Prentice Hall

• 1. Prepare to Study
• Know the homework/study policy at the school.
• Assist with, dont do the homework.
• Set up a schedule with your child.
• Set up a home study center with
• Good lighting
• Seating conducive to good posture and comfort
• Quiet - Limit noise, distractions, interruptions
• Stocked with materials

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Encourage to read with a purpose

• Use KWL What do you know, want to know, what has
  been learned
• Determine the purpose for reading
• Use SQ3R Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review
• Note the structure of the reading
• literature or text

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Teach how to use the textbook and other resources

• Parts of the book table of contents, glossary,
  index, introduction, headings, questions, etc.
• Story order in literature characters, setting,
  problem or conflict, plot or action sequence, and
  solution.
• Organization of text cause/effect,
  comparison/contrast, problem/solution,
  sequential, question/answer.
• Use graphics, tables, charts, and pictures.
• Use maps, diagrams, timelines, etc.

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Teach how to learn new vocabulary

• Use context.
• Use the glossary.
• Note special meanings.
• Recognize the authors techniques to highlight
  key words.
• Use roots and affixes.
• Use signs and symbols.

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Teach how to gather and organize information

• Underline key words
• Take notes
• Outline text
• Summarize
• Categorize information
• Make tables, charts, timelines
• Learn how to do research

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Demonstrate how to use texts and other resources

• Use SQ3R
• Use a study guide
• Create a story map, timeline, word web, matrix,
  database
• Use mnemonic devices

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Prepare written assignments

• Answer the questions asked
• Develop an outline
• Write a first draft
• Use tables, graphs, timelines
• Edit and proofread
• Organize research notes

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Teach how to prepare for taking tests

• Review study guides, notes, completed work
• Create a list of potential test questions
• Know key test words

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Resources

• Homework Without Tears, Lee Canter
• How to Help Your Child with Homework, Marguerite
  C. Radencich and Jeanne Shay Schumm