Families Should Set Guidelines to Ensure Quality Studying
Contact: Renette Wardlow, human development specialist
Tel: (417) 581-3558
E-mail: wardlowr@missouri.edu
OZARK, Mo. -- Every family needs to set its own guidelines for studying at home according to Renette Wardlow, human development specialist, University of Missouri Extension.
“Differences in guidelines occur because of the different ages of students,” said Wardlow.
For example, younger children have less homework, but it generally requires more parent supervision. As children grow older, developing the a skill of independently tackling homework without parent help becomes important.
“Children, young and old, both need a good place to study and a specific time to study, with minimal distractions,” said Wardlow.
Developing the proper frame of mind for studying will help reduce distractions and bring about positive results. There are several ways this can be done.
“For example, the night before you know you’ll have to do a lot of studying, be sure to get a good night’s sleep,” said Wardlow.
It is also important to plan ahead, organize studying around a regular schedule and get materials organized. This is important in order to find what is needed when you need it, to get assignments done on time and to not procrastinate.
“Focus on your strong points. Think about the things you do best in school and develop a positive self-image,” said Wardlow.
It is important to study in a comfortable place that has good lighting in order to not strain your eyes and not feel tired. Wardlow also recommends avoiding distracting music during study times.
“It is true that some people study well with background music, and for different people different kinds of music will suit,” said Wardlow.
It is also a good idea to not watch the clock or count the pages you have left while trying to study according to Wardlow. Getting together with friends to study can also be very distracting, especially when everyone is not studying the same topic.
Tel: (417) 581-3558
E-mail: wardlowr@missouri.edu
OZARK, Mo. -- Every family needs to set its own guidelines for studying at home according to Renette Wardlow, human development specialist, University of Missouri Extension.
“Differences in guidelines occur because of the different ages of students,” said Wardlow.
For example, younger children have less homework, but it generally requires more parent supervision. As children grow older, developing the a skill of independently tackling homework without parent help becomes important.
“Children, young and old, both need a good place to study and a specific time to study, with minimal distractions,” said Wardlow.
Developing the proper frame of mind for studying will help reduce distractions and bring about positive results. There are several ways this can be done.
“For example, the night before you know you’ll have to do a lot of studying, be sure to get a good night’s sleep,” said Wardlow.
It is also important to plan ahead, organize studying around a regular schedule and get materials organized. This is important in order to find what is needed when you need it, to get assignments done on time and to not procrastinate.
“Focus on your strong points. Think about the things you do best in school and develop a positive self-image,” said Wardlow.
It is important to study in a comfortable place that has good lighting in order to not strain your eyes and not feel tired. Wardlow also recommends avoiding distracting music during study times.
“It is true that some people study well with background music, and for different people different kinds of music will suit,” said Wardlow.
It is also a good idea to not watch the clock or count the pages you have left while trying to study according to Wardlow. Getting together with friends to study can also be very distracting, especially when everyone is not studying the same topic.
Labels: back to school, good school habits, guidelines for good study habits
posted by David L. Burton at 7/19/2013 10:49:00 AM
1 Comments:
Good, helpful advice. I think the "organized" approach would make studying less stressful. I do wonder if the article could be improved by including what NOT to bring to the homework "table"? For example, perhaps the designated "homework" area should also be off limits to cell phones. A "it'll-just-take-a-minute" distraction lasts not only as long as the text or the call takes, but the time it takes to get your brain back on task. Interruptions are often the death of great ideas and for sure they stymy the work flow and creative processes. EXCEPTION: If a student hits a mental block, taking a break can be beneficial -- but that should be when the student feels he/she really needs it, not based on an arbitrary interruption of a call or text.
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