presentations
The workshops below run for approximately 1 hour either before, during or after school at your school.
They were originally designed for upper school students (years 10, 11 and 12), however have since been adapted for lower school audiences as well (years 8 and 9).
For more detailed information on Learning Fundamental’s workshops please send me (Jane) an email using the contact form below.
For an overview of workshops, click on the above mindmap to enlarge (*Note: This mind map does not include new workshops created in 2010).
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Memory Kick-startThis workshop teaches students in a fun and interactive manner how to use their memory more efficiently and effectively to succeed in school and life. Students will be taught techniques used by memory champions around the world. |
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Year 11 TransitionsThe transition from year 10 to year 11 can be overwhelming for many students, especially when they do not have effective study skills and strategies in place. “Year 11 Transitions” shows students how to develop the right mental attitude. It also covers a range of study strategies to help students succeed in upper school. |
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Stress LessThis workshop teaches students strategies to prevent and manage stress and emotions. Students will learn that they are responsible for what they experience in their lives; the emotions they feel, the way they think and the outcomes as they perceive them (their reality). Students will learn a range of strategies to help calm their nerves when it comes to taking tests/exams. |
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Procrastination Buster (Organisation, goals and time management)In this workshop students will be introduced to a variety of simple yet effective strategies that will help them to get organised and get things done effectively (i.e. avoid procrastinating and wasting time). |
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Getting Organised and Staying OrganisedThis 40 minute presentation introduces students to a range of basic organisational tools and techniques. Students will learn about the limitations on their working memory and the importance of reducing their mental load. They are also shown how to use of their student diaries more effectively as well as wall calendars and memory prompts. |
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Exam Success: Boost Your PerformanceThis presentation teaches students how to successfully and confidently prepare for and tackle their exams. Students are taught strategies and techniques that will help them to optimise their performance to obtain the results they set out to achieve. |
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Climate Change: Too Hot Not to Handle“Climate Change: Too Hot Not to Handle” enables students to make positive changes in their lives (to reduce their energy usage and carbon footprint), as well as enabling them to communicate with others the urgency of the need for action. |
Hello
I would like more information on your presentations. Are they available for purchase in hard copy, as we live overseas in Japan?
thank you
Kelli
Hi Kelli
The presentations are not currently available for purchase. We are currently creating an online study skills program and comic book (based on the presentations). We aim to have these available by June this year.
All the best,
Jane Genovese
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I’m from Sri Lanka
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Thanks for the stress information. Definitely helpful.