Lesson Objective By the end of this session, you will be able to identify the main methods that you can use to improve your study skills for social policy.

How to revise. Mind Maps Revision cards CAM Loci Concept maps Key words colour Pictures branches Topics/ sub topics Link ideas Draw arrows Write along arrows why they link Key words No central point needed Central topic in the middle Start with a key question Number bullet points Could be at the front of the card Parent or friend can ask the question Include only key details Can always look up more info in your books. Could include pictures CHUNKING ASSOCIATION MNEMONICS Key info Associate locations Never Eat shredded wheat Memory hooks i.e., stories Grouping info. Past papers Posters Conclusion

A Visual Revision Technique Mind Mapping

Mind Mapping – Why do it?  When you simply write out notes again and again, you only use a small part of the left-side of the brain. (About 1%)  Mind maps use the whole brain, as they combine words with pictures.  This therefore allows you to be successful, having to spend less time revising, as it will be more effective revision.

How does it work? (mind map)

A Visual Revision Technique Concept Mapping

 Concept Mapping – Why do it?  It breaks the dull cycle of just trying to memorise notes.  Concept maps help with revision of exam questions as it aids you to explain and link different ideas together (this is what you need to do to be successful in your exams!).  It highlights what you know and do not know.  This will allow you to spend less time revising as it will be more effective revision.

What are the key differences between mind mapping and concept mapping? Mind MapsConcept Maps Good for an overview of a topic Good to put key details on one page Highly visual aids memory Good for linking information Good to apply details and knowledge to exam questions Visual easy to see how far you can apply your knowledge

National Assistance Act,1948 How that has been translated in own organisation and personal practice 1. Five “Great Giant Evils” –ideological and political rationale Change in PHSC provision Impact on present PHSC provision

It combines the use of organisation, visual memory and association It helps to remember lists of things in order Stops you revising too much detail – only key facts! Can be used by friends and parents as a testing device Can be used as a tool to prepare revision material, yet really useful just before the exam in order to check you have all the key facts. Revision Cards

How does it work? (Revision cards in general) Get coloured cards and on one side write down the key question/topic. On the other side write down the answer in numbered bullet points. (key points only) Can also include any useful diagrams. Can then be used to help test your understanding regularly before the exam.

The revision cards can be used in four ways; You can use the revision guide / textbook / notes to find the number of valid points indicated. A peer can test you by showing the question to you and you can either write down the answer or tell him or her. This answer can be checked using the answer sheets. You can write the answer in the space provided and then check the answer from the sheet You can write the answer in the space provided, then fold the sheet in half, read the question and answer it. You then turn over to see how accurate the answer was.

Activity Remember the following in the correct order: 1.National Assistance Act, Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act, 1970, 3.National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990, 4.Mental Health Act, 1983

Did you manage to do that?

Think of a journey you regularly take Pick out land marks Run through this journey in your mind

For each landmark on your journey allocate a legislation and a person For example, at the first stop meet National Assistance Act, 1948, you come across a name that you know and then repeat this process until you work through all of the legislations that you need to learn Spend some time running this through your mind

Key Social Care Legislations Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act, 1970 National Assistance Act, 1948 National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990 Mental Health Act, 1983 YouTube Twitter Facebook Google Associations/LOCI Which engages your imagination

The Loci technique helps you to improve your memory by allocating an order It involves using landmarks and routines to associate with information This will help with recall and act as a memory trigger

Chunking Breaks down information into smaller bits so that it is easier to remember Can you remember this number? What about now? It can be applied to written work (bullet points etc.)

Association Memory hooks that help you to remember key bits of information Helps to make the information more memorable/personal Could be stories/pictures/actions It can be used for anything that you need to remember “No Secrets” guidance Drip, Drip

Mnemonics The first letter of each word is used to create a catchy phrase This helps us to remember the order of things What does this help us to remember? No Secrets policies Ensure protection Ensure a statutory duty of care Denotes an obligation to report abuse Schematises multiagency procedures Can be used to remember the anything

REVISION POSTERS Uses simple diagrams, pictures and abbreviations to help remember key facts as a change from lists and notes. Involves making connections/links between key pieces of information Helps improve the memory by triggering information you have related to diagrams, pictures and abbreviations. Lets see how it works …

Facts about drugs in sport STIMULANTS: Main effects: –They increase heart rate –They stimulate the nervous system –They increase your confidence –They can improve your reaction time Side Effects: –They can cause increased hostility –Increased blood pressure –They are addictive Examples: –Caffeine –Amphetamines How can you remember that?

Why does it work? It is ACTIVE REVISION The diagrams and abbreviations that you use act as a “trigger” when revising from the poster You can display the posters in parts of your home where you have the opportunity to gaze and absorb the information – this can be subconscious too!

HOW? Paste mind maps or topic posters to be positioned around the house. Spend time checking knowledge i.e., using revision cards and concept maps. Try to ensure that revision is done under the optimum conditions. Above all else, remember effective revision involves…

Rest Exercise Variety Imagination Structure Individual Ongoing Not too long

However, it is important to note that everyone learns differently and you will be more receptive to certain methods. In that manner, you should explore and identify the ones that work for you.