Life Orientation study skills presentation

1. Study skills.
SUBJECT: LIFE ORIENTATION
PRESENTER: MISS L NUVUNGA
GRADE: TEN

2. Outcomes of the lesson.
 At the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
 Differentiate between study skills and study methods.
 List the different study skills and methods.
 Identify the core principles of creative problem solving.

3. Study skills and study methods,
what’s the difference ?
STUDY SKILLS.
Study skills are the different approaches to studying which can be
utilized by learners. These skills help learners in organizing
information, taking in new information or remembering old
information.
STUDY METHODS.
Strategies and means that learners can make use of when
studying.

4. Examples of study skills and study methods.
 Study skills.
 Listening.
 Reading.
 Comprehension.
 Concentration.
 Memory.
 Organization.
 Time-management.
 Study methods.
 Notes taking.
 Mind-mapping.
 Selecting important
content.
 Making comparisons
 Essay and assignment
construction.

5. Core principles of creative problem-solving
 When studying, you will most likely encounter problems which may seem impossible to solve at first glance.
It is thus essential that you become familiar with the core principles of creative problem-solving so that you
know exactly what to do.
 What is creative problem-solving?
Creative problem-solving is the use of critical thinking, creative thinking
as well as problem-solving skills to come up with an original solution to
a previously unknown problem.
 Principles:
 Critical thinking.
 Creative thinking.
 Problem-solving skills.

6. Critical thinking
The unbiased evaluation or analysis of facts evidence
and observations in order to make judgment.

7. Creative thinking.
The ability to purposely gain new insight and a variety of ideas through
existing information. The ability to ‘think out of the box’. This can be done
through
 Thinking of things in a new way
which was not considered prior.
 Being open to new solutions and ideas
through communication in all forms
(oral and written).
 Having a vision and organizing it
Structurally to come up with a solution.

8. Problem-solving skills.
A set of skills which help a person determine a problem as well as how to
solve it.
It is characterized by:
Firstly identifying what the problem
is.
Secondly, identifying its causes.
Thirdly, generating possible solutions.
Fourthly, implementing the most
suitable solution and lastly reflecting
on the solution to see if it was a
success.

9. CLASS DISCUSSION.
Which study method(s) are more suitable for
you and why?
Would you consider yourself a creative
thinker?
Do you think the lesson has changed or
improved your study skills or methods, how?

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