Passport to Post-16

Please read instructions carefully before you start

Any problems, contact kfawcett@george-spencer.notts.sch.uk

Studying at Post-16 requires you to develop some specific study skills. It is important that you understand what they are and start to practise them before you start your courses in September.

The skills that you develop will enable you to achieve success at Post-16. They will also prove useful Post-18, whether you are intending to go to University, start an Apprenticeship or Employment.

The tasks are set out week by week and you will be required to complete all of the sessions before you start in September.

 

To complete each Weekly Task

Example Week 1

1. Log onto Vimeo (link and password has been emailed)
2. Watch the explanation of the Week 1 Task on Vimeo
3. Now watch the student video for Week 1
4. Now complete the tasks for Week 1 using the links below

Repeat the above for each weekly task

Before you start : – You will need a folder to enable you to organise the work completed.

 

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Week 1: Taking Notes

• Powerpoint or PDF for Week 1 follow the instructions and links in the powerpoint to complete the note-taking tasks. You can download the PPT here. If you prefer, you can access the same material as a PDF here.

 

 

Week 2: Making Notes From A Lecture, Podcast Or Video

• Powerpoint or PDF for Week 2 follow the instructions and links in the powerpoint to complete the note-taking tasks. You can download the PPT here. If you prefer, you can access the same material as a PDF here.

 

 

Week 3: Having a Goal

• Powerpoint or PDF for Week 3 follow the instructions and links in the powerpoint to complete the tasks for having a goal. You can download the PPT here. If you prefer, you can access the same material as a PDF here.

 

 

Week 4: Independent Learning

• Powerpoint or PDF for Week 4 follow the instructions and links in the powerpoint to complete the independent learning tasks. You can download the PPT here. If you prefer, you can access the same material as a PDF here.

 

 

Week 5: Understanding Harder Topics

• Powerpoint or PDF for Week 5 follow the instructions and links in the powerpoint to complete understanding harder topics tasks. You can download the PPT here. If you prefer, you can access the same material as a PDF here.

 

 

Week 6: Organisation

• Powerpoint or PDF for Week 6 follow the instructions and links in the powerpoint to complete understanding getting organised. You can download the PPT here. If you prefer, you can access the same material as a PDF here.

 

 

Week 7: Choosing Your A Levels

• Watch the Week 7 video on Vimeo

 

 

Week 8: Procrastination and Social Media

• Powerpoint or PDF for Week 8 follow the instructions and links in the powerpoint to complete understanding getting organised. You can download the PPT here. If you prefer, you can access the same material as a PDF here.

 

 

Week 9: A level Mindset

• Powerpoint or PDF for Week 9 follow the instructions and links in the powerpoint to complete understanding getting organised. You can download the PPT here. If you prefer, you can access the same material as a PDF here.

 

 

Week 10 and 11: Extracurricular and Time Management

• Powerpoint or PDF for Week 10 and 11 follow the instructions and links in the powerpoint to complete understanding getting organised. You can download the PPT here. If you prefer, you can access the same material as a PDF here.

 

 

Week 12 Presenting with Confidence

• This is not on the Vimeo Channel. Follow the instructions below. Take a look at one or more of the TED talks presentations Before Public Speaking.

 

Think about a person who inspires you…

• On a new piece of paper write the title ‘Independent Research’
• Find out information about your inspiring person. Detail the achievements, and what they mean to you personally. Write a short conclusion to summarise your reasoning.
• Plan a presentation about the person you have researched. This will be done in front of others. You can use pictures/PowerPoint etc. Give a 2 minute summary of what you have investigated (no more). You will be presenting this to your new tutor group.