Effective learning techniques: debunking the top 4 study myths

Ms Stone commented: 'At Winchester, we aim to implement educational practices based on robust research. For example, the work we’ve been doing on adolescent mental health and wellbeing is informed by a well-established body of evidence, and as we implement it here, we are working closely with experts such as Dr Jack Andrews, a fellow at the University of Oxford in Developmental Science and Mental Health.

'That body of research provides a robust framework for wellbeing built on three key elements: developing autonomy, competence and relatedness – fundamental principles that we are putting into practice in our new programme of Study Skills.'

'A Study Skills programme that teaches highly effective study habits has an obvious purpose: to improve learning. But there is a second, less obvious, objective. Explicitly teaching pupils practical study techniques better empowers them. They quickly learn that excellence is not just a question of innate ability, but also about specific behaviours and habits that can be learned, rehearsed, and refined. Putting this understanding into practice generates success, which drives confidence and motivation, which in turn drives further success. Creating a virtuous circle.'

'Study skills can thus be a vehicle not just for academic achievement but for developing autonomy and competence – and that drives wellbeing.'

Here more about Study Skills from the Headmaster in the video below.