Study Skills & Academic Motivation
SUCCESSFUL YOU! Transformation! Series
NOTE: SINCE WE HAVE TRANSITIONED TO ONLINE TUTORING, THIS FORMAL PROGRAM IS NOT CURRENTLY BEING OFFERED. HOWEVER, WE ENCOURAGE STUDENTS FROM THIS PERSPECTIVE THROUGHOUT REGULAR MATH TUTORING.
WE WILL UPDATE THIS PAGE WITH HELPFUL INFORMATION AND LINKS IN THE FUTURE.
Help your students reprogram their thinking and study patterns for success!
- Summer is a great time for students to focus on these two areas using the resources below to prepare for the upcoming school year.
- Even though this formal program is currently only available through student independent study, all math tutoring is presented in a way to encourage students to develop positive study skills and a growth mindset in all their subjects!
Pt. 1: Developing the Motivation and Mindset for Academic Success
Teaches students how the brain works, so they can learn to use it more effectively.
- Encourages students to develop academic motivation and positive, growth mindset.
- Helps students understand why the wrong mindset leads to academic frustration, and the right mindset actually empowers them to be a successful student.
- Introduces students to the fundamentals of effective learning strategies and study skills.
- Utilizes the research-based Brainology curriculum and online program on the MindsetWorks website.
Part 2: Developing Effective Learning Strategies and Study Skills
Students are encouraged to further develop and improve their learning strategies and study skills.
- Utilizes the SOAR: Study Skills workbook and emphasizes the following concepts:
Academic Motivation Through Career Education
Having a career goal for tomorrow will help you be more SUCCESSFUL in school today!
- We often discuss some of the career readiness concepts listed in the section below information with students during their regular math tutoring sessions when their questions arise.
- We both have experience in this area. Ken is actually working as a career outreach coordinator for several Michigan middle schools and high schools.
- We highly encourage parents to read the bottom portion of this page and explore these career related areas at home with their children.
Motivation through Career Education
TWO IMPORTANT QUESTIONS all students should be asking and seeking to answer:
- Does what I do in school really matter?
- What steps can I take to reach my dream career?
We often discuss some of these career readiness concepts informally with students during their regular tutoring sessions.
We highly encourage parents to explore these career related areas at home with their children.
Middle school is actually a great time to start doing this. It is NOT too early!
Even though their career goal may change many times before and after they graduate, having a career goal now will help them focus and be more successful in school.
What careers are a good match for me?
- There are powerful, web-based, career research tools available that help students identify careers that match their interests.
- Some of these online tools can also help you explore these other career concepts.
What things are important for me to think about when I choose a career?
- Job descriptions
- Working conditions
- Employment outlook and locations
- Earnings
- Required education
After students have identified a few careers they think might be good for them, encourage them to to take a closer look:
- Take a short onsite tour/visit
- Arrange a job shadow for day
- Interview someone in the field with prepared questions they would still like answered
- Older students could request a non-paid internship
- Get a part-time job as close to the field as possible, so they are exposed to the field
- These steps may help students confirm or rule out possible career goals, as well as give them related job experience for the future.
More coming soon!
More coming soon!
More coming soon!
More coming soon!
Skills needed for getting jobs:
- Search for jobs
- Write Resume and Cover Letters
- Effective Interview
Soft skills important for keeping jobs:
- Punctuality
- Work ethic
- Friendly and positive attitude