Study Skills Programme

Meet the Experts

The programme will be led by one of Ireland’s foremost educators in study skills and educational technology:
Angela Curran, a Guidance Counsellor and Ireland’s leading study skills expert, has been empowering students for over 10 years. She developed a highly successful study skills programme, grounded in extensive research from recent years, which has earned high praise from both students and educators. Her proven track record of helping students achieve their full academic potential makes her expertise a valuable addition to our masterclass.

Programme Overview

Our Study Skills & AI Masterclass is a dynamic, two-part workshop designed to cater to the needs of students. The programme is divided into two key sessions:
  1. Study Skills Masterclass: Led by Angela Curran, focusing on key study techniques such as:
    • Growth Mindset: Helping students develop a positive attitude towards challenges, understanding that intelligence and abilities can grow with effort.
    • Memory Techniques: Covering powerful memory strategies like spaced retrieval, interleaving, and spaced repetition to help students remember and recall information better.
    • Concentration Techniques: Teaching students practical strategies for improving focus, including techniques like the Pomodoro method and mindfulness exercises to improve attention during study sessions.
    • Subject-Specific Study Methods: Tailoring study techniques to specific subjects such as Maths, Science, English, and History. For example, introducing problem-solving strategies for Maths and active reading techniques for English.
  2. AI Study Tools Masterclass: Focusing on how students can use AI-powered tools to enhance their learning efficiency, offering personalised insights into study habits and helping them excel in various subjects.
Each student will participate in both sessions, allowing them to benefit from both traditional and technology-enhanced learning methods.

Process Overview

1. Student Survey
 
We begin by sending a pre-programme survey to your students. This survey, based on evidence-based learning theories and educational psychology, helps us identify their individual challenges and learning needs. The survey data allows us to tailor the programme to meet your students’ specific requirements and ensure that the workshop addresses any gaps they might have. After the programme, we will share the data insights with the school to help inform other educational initiatives or support systems.
2. Workshop Structure
 
The workshop is designed to maximise engagement and effectiveness, delivering impactful lessons in a flexible schedule. Students will participate in both the Study Skills and AI Study Tools masterclasses, gaining practical insights into effective learning strategies and technology-driven study tools.

What’s Included in the Package

  • Preliminary Student Survey: Sent to students prior to the workshop to assess their learning needs.
  • Interactive Workshop: Sessions covering both Study Skills and AI tools.
  • Aftercare Session: A follow-up support session via a webinar to address any further questions and offer additional guidance.
  • School Data Report: We provide the school with the survey data to help inform other educational programmes and initiatives.

Why Choose Us?

Our programme is designed to be tailored to your students’ specific needs, using evidence-based learning surveys based on educational psychology. Before we conduct the workshops, we work with your school to assess the students’ learning challenges and gaps, allowing us to create a programme that addresses their exact needs.

In addition to delivering personalised study techniques, we also provide your school with survey data insights, which can be used to inform future programmes or support strategies for your students.

We not only focus on general study techniques but also offer subject-specific study methods. For example:

  • Maths: Focusing on problem-solving strategies and practicing past exam papers.
  • English: Teaching active reading and critical thinking skills for literature analysis.
  • Science: Using diagrams and mind maps to break down complex concepts.

We combine these methods with AI Study tools, helping students personalise their learning journey and optimise retention through tools such as spaced repetition and retrieval practice.

Next Steps

Please get in touch to discuss potential dates, costs and times to suit your school’s schedule.  Should you have any questions, feel free to reach out.  Contact Angela Curran at  [email protected]
 
Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to partnering with you to provide your students with the skills and tools they need to succeed!