Category Archives: Study Skills

(#97) Study Skills: A Baker’s Dozen

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

“Everybody, sooner or later, sits down to a banquet of consequences.” -Robert Louis Stevenson, author- Back in the 13th century—one story goes—baker’s faced the possibility of severe punishment if they shorted an order. That is, if someone ordered a dozen donuts … Continue reading →

Posted in Study Skills | 2 Comments

(#92) Making Connections in the Classroom and the Boardroom

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

#92 Research tells us that as students build connections (relationships) between what they learn in class, read in their books, and experience  in their lives, they will improve their learning. Last week I wrote about “Success Strategies for the Classroom—and … Continue reading →

Posted in Study Skills | 3 Comments

(#91) Success Strategies for the Classroom—and the Business World

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

Every so often we all can find wisdom in reminders of past lessons. Think of the following checklist as providing basic strategies that will move you toward a more active and successful life in school—and beyond. As a professor, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Study Skills | 5 Comments

(#86) A Model for Critical Thinking

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

What is common sense is not always common practice. As a skill, critical thinking is a no-brainer; especially in a democratic society.  Yet what is common sense is not always common practice. Today, let’s examine a model that will help us be more … Continue reading →

Posted in Critical Thinking, Study Skills | 24 Comments

(#85) Study Skills: Do I Really Need This Stuff?

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

Study skills are really about discipline; about developing habits that move you and me (not just students) closer to our goals; about little choices that have huge results. It is not unusual for students to be a bit “put off” … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipline, Study Skills | 9 Comments