Understand how you learn and how to use the science of learning to get the most from your study time. Learn strategies regarding time of day to study, study spaces, and group studying. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

Develop strategies to help you prepare for and complete tests and exams. Learn about a number of test and exam question formats and terminology. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

Learn strategies for understanding and meeting the writing requirements of the community services and child studies disciplines. You will also receive a writing resource toolkit.

Discuss procrastination and recognize how and why you procrastinate. Learn strategies for minimizing procrastination and work through activities that result in a plan for avoiding and overcoming procrastination. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

Learn ways to improve the planning and delivery of your individual and group presentations. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

Learn strategies and complementary habits for tackling difficult problems both inside and outside the classroom. See how these strategies can be applied to solve a number of example problems presented through case studies along the way. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

Learn about Durham College’s Academic Integrity policy, what plagiarism is and how it is detected, the basics of referencing, and strategies and resources for completing your studies in an open, honest, and responsible manner. In order to obtain a workshop verification, you must arrive on time, remain for the duration of the workshop, participate, and […]