The Smart Study Guide Psychological Techniques for Student Success

Many people engage in formal study without knowing how to learn effectively. This interactive book provides students with innovative and smart ways of making their study more effective, and shows them how to tailor their study techniques to their own particular learning style and psychological make-up. Drawing on the latest research into learning, memory, and information processing, the book addresses key questions, such as: bull; bull;What is meant by multiple intelligences? bull;What is your preferred learning style? bull;How can others help you to learn? bull;Do you adopt the appropriate reading strategy? bull;What is critical thinking and why is it important? The principles laid out in the book are suitable for use in the classroom, or in distance, online, or blended learning environments. The text is laid out in an attractive style, and includes questionnaires, activities, key learning points, illustrations, diagrams, flow charts, and mindmaps.

Louise Tamblin has many years' experience in adult education having taught with Thames Valley University, the Open University and acted as an external examiner with the Royal College of Nursing. She is skilled in designing educational programmes and assessments, authoring distance-learning materials and undertaking and applying research.

Pat Ward has designed and delivered e-learning for over a decade, in both the education and corporate sectors. She has also run staff development programmes at universities around the world, advised government agencies and blue chip companies on assessment strategies, and is currently developing e-facilitated programmes to promote successful learning among adult learners.