School Presentations
Study Hacks
Forget highlighting and rereading your notes. These are old and ineffective ways to study. In this session, students will learn highly effective study strategies from cognitive psychology. Note: Two versions of this talk are available (a lower and senior school version).
Year 11 Transitions
Year 11 can be a shock to the system. Winging it no longer works. Effective strategies are required. In this session, students will learn how to make the transition to senior school a smooth one. They will walk away with practical strategies they can implement immediately to make life easier.
Procrastination Buster
"I can't be bothered . . . I’ll start tomorrow”. Sound familiar? Why not start today? In this session, students will learn about the psychology of procrastination, how to identify their own procrastination patterns and practical strategies to help them get started with their work/study.
Exam Hacks
Preparing for exams can feel overwhelming and stressful. But it doesn't need to be like this. There is a better way! In this session, students will learn how to avoid last minute cramming and effectively prepare for exams.
The Habits of Happiness
We are living in challenging times with so much uncertainty and sadness in the world. But there is a lot we can do to make our lives better. In this session, we explore the psychology of happiness and tiny habits for enhanced wellbeing.
Creating Momentum
If your students are so close to the end but they're struggling to find the motivation to keep going, this session is a winner! This session gives students practical strategies to set goals, motivate themselves at any time and cultivate solid habits that stick!
Memory Kick-Start
How do you make information stick? In this session, students will learn simple but powerful strategies to enhance their memory, cultivate better brain health and improve their focus.
The Power of Sleep
Sleep is critical to our wellbeing, memory and ability to learn. Yet approximately 70% of students are chronically sleep deprived. Students will learn about the importance of sleep as well as simple ways to get more and better sleep.
Getting Organised
Being organised helps students feel more in control and less stressed. It also saves students time! In this session, students will learn how they can organise their study space and digital space to optimise learning.
Here's what people have said about the presentations Jane delivers:
Dr Jane’s presentations are based on a combination of cutting edge research and personal experience, particularly her years studying at university.
She speaks regularly on the following topics:
- effective study strategies (e.g., dual coding, active recall, and spaced practice)
- how to avoid last minute cramming and prepare effectively for exams
- combating procrastination
- cultivating better focus and minimising distractions
- creating study habits
- getting organised and keeping chaos at bay
Most presentations run for 50 minutes to one hour; however, they can be shortened or lengthened to suit your school periods and schedule.