1. Strategies for Working with Students
Duration: 1 hour
Students can struggle for reasons that are not always obvious. A student may appear distracted, lose interest, misunderstand instructions, or have difficulty applying what has been taught.
This workshop introduces Study Technology principles educators can use to recognize potential barriers to learning and approach students' difficulties more effectively.
Topics include:
Recognizing possible barriers to learning.
Understanding the role of words and concepts in comprehension.
Helping students work through confusion.
Encouraging understanding and independent learning.
Ideal for: Teachers, tutors, youth educators, and others who work directly with students.
Duration: 1 hour
A student may be able to repeat a definition without truly understanding a word. When important words are misunderstood, the confusion can interfere with reading, following instructions, and learning new concepts.
This workshop introduces practical ways to help students recognize and clarify unfamiliar or misunderstood words so they can improve comprehension and apply what they learn.
Topics include:
Recognizing when an unfamiliar or misunderstood word is interfering with learning.
Understanding why guessing at word meanings can cause confusion.
Using a dictionary to clarify meanings.
Helping students build a stronger foundation for reading and comprehension.
Ideal for: Educators who want practical tools for addressing vocabulary and comprehension difficulties.
3. Barriers to Study Workshop
Duration: 5–6 hours
Students may encounter specific barriers that interfere with their ability to study and understand material. Recognizing these barriers can help educators identify where learning has broken down and how to approach the difficulty.
This extended workshop explores the Barriers to Study and their relevance to teaching, learning, and student comprehension.
Ideal for: Educators who want a more in-depth introduction to Study Technology and its application in educational settings.
