WISE GOAT STUDY SKILLS
ACADEMIC WELLBEING PROGRAM – ADVANCED
Prerequisite: Core Program Certificate
(Launch: March 2023)
PLANNING SKILLS:
Goal Setting
• assume control of their study goals
• set SMART goals using specific text structure
• manage study goals from a one-page goal centre
MAPPING SKILLS:
Mapping a brainstorm
• enhance creativity through the 4 principles
• apply brainstorming to
plan an assignment
• commit to becoming a deliberate learner. Mapping a textbook
• create a one-sheet visual summary of any textbook
• build on memory structures
• use maps as tracking devices
Mapping a chapter
• mine for more details
• associate chapter maps with textbook maps
• maintain the meta (big picture) view
FOCUSED READING SKILLS:
Setting ideal conditions
• setup study space ergonomics
• enhance learning via nutrition, exercise, & sleep
• use study breaks to refresh the brain
Skimming
• Use skimming as a previewing technique
• Deliberately skim specific elements in a text
Scanning
• use scanning after skimming
• deliberately scan for specific data in a text
• deliberately scan online sources
MEMORISING SKILLS:
Peg Memory System: Number-Shape
• navigate the number-shape process
• utilise the number-shape template
• engage in deliberate memory practice
Peg Memory System: Number-Rhyme
• navigate the number-rhyme process
• utilise the number-rhyme template
• engage in deliberate memory practice
Loci Memory System
• navigate the number-rhyme process
• utilise memory palace layout template
• utilise memory palace peg planner template
WISE GOAT STUDY SKILLS
ACADEMIC WELLBEING PROGRAM – MASTERCLASS
Prerequisite: Advanced Program Certificate
(Launch: June 2023)
PLANNING SKILLS:
Visioning
• move beyond goal setting and strategies
• engage in the research and selection process
• deliberately choose a career vision
MAPPING SKILLS:
Mapping an essay
• resource, prepare, structure & write essays
• Set goal & allocate time slots across timetable
Mapping an exam
• plan & manage question types, time & marks allocation
• work backwards from exam sate
Mapping a group study
• Set agenda and timeframe
• Prepare group’s working map
• Record & refine group’s outcomes
FOCUSED READING SKILLS:
The learning state
• expand peripheral vision
• use music for accelerated learning
3 breakthrough techniques
• use double-line sweep, triple-line sweep; & variable-line sweep
Focused reading unchained
• enter the focused reading state
• Utilise the 5 principles of success
MEMORISING SKILLS:
Major Memory System: Code
• Memorise the major system code
Major Memory System: The 100
• Memorise the 10 x 10 major memory matrix
Major Memory System: Application
• Peg up to 100 keywords to the major matrix.
