Contributions of Study Skills to Academic Competence

Study skills are fundamental to academic competence. Effective study skills are associated with positive outcomes across multiple academic content areas and for diverse learners. The purpose of this article is to describe an information-processing perspective on the contribution of study skills to a...

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Published in:School psychology review 2002-09, Vol.31 (3), p.350-365
Main Authors: Gettinger, Maribeth, Seibert, Jill K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Ability
Cognition & reasoning
Cognitive ability
Cognitive Processes
Learning
Outcomes of Education
Students
Study Skills
Teachers
Teaching Methods
Thinking Skills
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Summary:Study skills are fundamental to academic competence. Effective study skills are associated with positive outcomes across multiple academic content areas and for diverse learners. The purpose of this article is to describe an information-processing perspective on the contribution of study skills to academic competence, and to identify evidence-based strategies that are effective in helping students to improve their study skills. Using an information-processing framework, study skills are grouped into four clusters: repetition-based skills, procedural study skills, cognitive-based study skills, and metacognitive skills. Key elements of effective study-strategy training are delineated.
ISSN:0279-6015
2372-966X
2372-966X
DOI:10.1080/02796015.2002.12086160