LEARNER SUPPORT
Written by Viara Gurova and Vanya Bozhilova, Bulgaria
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Learner Centred Methodologies
Valuing Diversities
Learner Support
Introduction
General Management Skills
Self assessment of the study skills
Time and task oriented management
Work environment
Communication Sskills
Skills for coping with pressure and stress
Problem solving skills
Study Skills Development
Reading skills
Note taking skills
Gathering and using information
Writing skills
Writing project work
Essay writing skills
Report writing skills
Avoiding plagiarism
Presentation skills
Revision
Exam skills
Study skills achievement
Resources
 
 

Resources

The following texts were useful when compiling this publication.

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