Principles for Learning Success Workshop

Students focus on learning every day, yet few students are explicitly taught how to learn. This incursion unpacks the science behind learning and equips students with practical strategies to approach independent learning with confidence.

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Key skills students learn

  • Understand the simple model of the memory and its implications for learning.

  • Employ techniques to manage attention when learning.

  • Implement dual coding and the isolated elements strategy to support effective learning.

Study skills facilitator speaking about evidence-based study strategies in front of a group of high school students

The evidence

This workshop is based on peer-reviewed learning science research. It draws upon the simple model of memory, working memory, cognitive load theory and Paivio’s research on dual coding.

Curriculum

This workshop is aligned with the Victorian Curriculum 2.0 and the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0.

Curriculum codes: VC2CC10M01, VC2S10I04, VC2CP10S05.

Suitable for

This workshop is designed to support students in Years 9-12.

We recommend this workshop for introducing students to how to learn.

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • This workshop is suitable for Years 9-12 students.

  • Our 50-60 minute workshops are run by trained facilitators - high-achieving university students and recent graduates—selected for both their academic credibility and ability to engage secondary students.

  • At NM Education, our approach is grounded in the Science of Learning—a body of cognitive and educational psychology research that identifies how students learn most effectively.

    We teach learning and studying strategies that are consistently supported by empirical research to increase academic performance and improve retention of learning.

  • We have extensive experience supporting both VCE and IB students.

    Additionally, we have presenters who achieved 99.95 ATARs in the VCE and IB programs.

  • Our study skills workshop pricing is tailored based on factors such as cohort size, number of workshops and travel requirements.

    Ensuring equitable access is a priority for us, and we actively collaborate with schools to deliver programs that align with their budget.

  • The next step is to book a short phone consultation, where we’ll discuss your school’s needs, current goals and what workshops may best support your students.

    Book a consult: https://www.nmeducation.com.au/get-started

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