Study skills chapter 1
- 1. MEMORY & REVISION SKILLS
- 2. TASK : -Memorize as many information as you can in 5 minutes. LET’S TEST YOUR MEMORY.
- 3. 1) HOW TO USE YOUR MEMORY 2) HOW TO HANDLE EXAMINATION 3) PLANNING HOMEWORK & REVISION MENU OF THE DAY
- 4. 1) HOW TO USE YOUR MEMORY A)YOUR MEMORY DEPENDS OF YOUR TASTE You memorize easily what you like or what interest you (song, football players, dates) 3 IMPORTANT THING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MEMORY
- 5. B) YOUR MEMORY HAS PREFERANCE Some people remember easily what they : - SEE (visual memory) - HEAR (Auditive memory) - DO (Tactile) LET’S FIND YOUR TYPE OF MEMORY.
- 6. ANSWER. Majority of Diamond shape: YOU HAVE A VISUAL MEMORY Majority of Square shape: YOU HAVE AN AUDITIVE MEMORY Majority of Round shape: YOU HAVE A TACTILE MEMORY
- 7. What happen, when Bruno Mars closes his eyes ? What is the color of poireaux? What does Garfield say in the Cartoon? How many times you have the word my in the song by Bruno Mars How many Animal are in the document ? How many penguin, are in Madagascar movie? How many picture have been taken in UK? Where the picture with the snake has been taken? How many boat are in the river? How to say tomato in French HOW MUCH CAN YOU REMEMBER FROM THE DOCUMENT.
- 8. C) MEMORY CAN BE SHORT TERM OR LONG TERM : Long Term memory can only be achieved through repetition HAVE YOU MEMORIZED WELL ?
- 9. THREE LEARNING STYLES COMMON CHARACTERISTICS HELPFUL TIPS Visual • Uses visual objects such as graphs, charts, pictures, and seeing information • Can read body language well and has a good perception of aesthetics • Able to memorize and recall various information • Tends to remember things that are written down • Learns better in lectures by watching them Visual • Turn notes into pictures, charts, or maps • Avoid distractions (windows, doorways, etc.) • Learn the big picture first and then focus on the details • Make mind and concept maps instead of outlines • Color code parts of new concepts in your notes • Use flash cards when trying to study vocabulary Auditory • Retains information through hearing and speaking • Often prefers to be told how to do things and then summarizes the main points out loud to help with memorization • Notices different aspects of speaking • Often has talents in music and may concentrate better with soft music playing in the background Auditory • Record lectures and then listen to them • Repeat material out loud and in your own words • Discuss materials in your study groups • Read textbooks aloud • Listen to wordless background music while studying Kinesthetic • Likes to use the hands-on approach to learn new material • Is generally good in math and science • Would rather demonstrate how to do something rather than verbally explain it • Usually prefers group work more than others Kinesthetic • Take study breaks often • Learn new material while doing something active (e.g., read a textbook while on a treadmill) • Chew gum while studying • Work while standing • Try to take classes with instructors who encourage demonstrations and fieldwork
- 10. During Your Study, lecturers will Test your : SKILL THINKINGKNOWLEDGE 2) HOW TO HANDLE EXAMINATION What you can do. Your Memory Ability to use your mind
- 11. To test your skills, lecturers will measure : WORK STATION SET UP FOLLOW CORRECT STEPS FINAL PRODUCT SKILL LET’S LOOK AT YOUR STUDY NOTES? 30% 50% 20%
- 13. During Your Study, lecturers will Test your knowledge with: DIRECT QUESTION INDIRECT QUESTION KNOWLEDGE DIRECT QUESTION List the products in the Fruit Family? INDIRECT QUESTION In the list below, which product(s) are not from the fruit family? Avocados Cucumber Broccoli Eggplant Peppers Tomatoes EXAMPLE OF DIRECT & INDIRECT QUESTIONS ?
- 14. What are the main 4 types of knifes use in kitchen ? DIRECT QUESTION INDIRECT QUESTION
- 15. During Your Study, lecturers will Test your ability to think by asking you to : FIND MISTAKES JUSTIFY YOUR CHOICE MAKE SUGGESTION THINKING FIND MISTAKES EXAMPLE OF THINKING QUESTIONS
- 17. MAKE SUGGESTION
- 18. If you have doubts during your exam, you will : YOUR TRUE ENEMY IS NOT THE TEACHER, IT IS YOUR DOUBTS LOSE TIME LOSE CONCENTRATION MAKE WRONG CHOICE INDIRECT QUESTIONS CREATE MORE DOUBTS
- 19. 3) PLANNING HOMEWORK & REVISION SUNDAY - Malaysian Study : Mid Term - Study Skills : Submit ID Card MONDAY - English : Exercise on Noun and Pronoun due -Kitchen Practical: Test on Kitchen Knowledge TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY - Introducti on to Hospitality : Mid Term - F&B Theory : Test on Restaurant Facilities - F&B Practical: Exercise on equipment LET’S TRY TO SCHEDULE THE FOLLOWING HOMEWORK & REVISION
- 20. - Finish your homework before the week start (to focus on revision during the week) - Study in advance to have time for repetition (better study 5 x 1 h, than study 5 hours) - Study on week-end give you more time for repetition. - You must adapt your study to your preference : - start by the subject you are not confortable or don’t like and study based on the chapters coming for exam. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY SATURDAYWEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Study Skills : ID Cards English : Exercise on Noun and Pronoun due F&B Practical: Exercise on equipment Malaysian Study : Mid Term ? HOW TO PLAN WELL YOUR STUDY ?