Date: 24.11.2023
Material required: PPT and projector screen
Objectives:
- Highlighting the importance of a clear purpose while preparing for board exams.
- Introducing important characteristics for effective learning.
- Introducing the important skills for increasing performance.
Summary
The counseling cell organized a study skills program for SEP students of Class XII. The program, facilitated by Shounak Gokhale, counselor, focused on motivating students for their upcoming 12th board exams, and introducing some of the important habits and skills for effective preparation. The topics covered in this session were, the importance of purpose, becoming accountable, clear time management, setting SMART goals, Learning styles, Memory techniques, Active learning, Keywords technique, Mind maps and simplest way of taking notes. Some students were responsive, and shared their opinions whenever asked for. Almost 70% of the students could be seen engaged in the session. Students shared positive feedback after the session.
To sum up, the study skills session covered a range of topics, helping students plan their preparations for the board exam. It was positively received by the students, more such sessions would be definitely beneficial for the students.
