Creating an Effective Study Environment What does your

Creating an Effective Study Environment

What does your current study environment look like? Do you: • Study at a desk? • Have your phone on and nearby? • Find yourself at the kitchen bench completing homework? • Visit the fridge regularly when studying? • Watch TV while studying or completing homework? • Get distracted from others in the household?

Have a dedicated place where you study This place would have good lighting and temperature. Be comfortable Make sure that the area is tidy and organised

Make sure that your books are organised as well Know what you need to study

Time Management Set time related goals and keep a clock Schedule Meal & Other Breaks

1. 5 Hours of Study? • 90 minutes without a break? • 45 minutes study, 15 minute break, 45 minutes study • 3 x 30 minutes sessions with breaks in between • The value of sleep cannot be underestimated- Get to bed at a reasonable hour.

Eliminate Distractions Keep your phone away and only check it when you are having breaks Have water nearby and avoid visiting the fridge every 10 minutes

Make the goals that you have set for yourself visible

Background Music Studying with headphones on tends to decrease retention/memory, whereas music in the background can be an aid to study. The difference between the two deals with how close the input of sound is.

Avoid • Working with headphones on • Studying in front of a TV • Trying to study near any activity you enjoy

Play study music whilst students are studying/completing homework- see STL Link