5 tips for successful study groups

5 Tips forSuccessful Study Groups U N I M E L B A C A D E M I C S K I L L S

1Arrange a regularmeeting time beforeor after the lecture ortutorial when it iseasier for everyone toget together.

2Select a place thatencourages workrather thansocialisation.

3Make sure you have aspecific task in mind whenyou meet. For example,questions about the lastlecture or tutorial session,a critique of readings,brainstorming anddiscussing essay questions,practising exam questions,or completing tutorialassignments.

4Use active learning tasksso you are workingtogether on DOINGsomething with thestudy material, not justre-reading it. Forexample, summarise areading to your studygroup.

5Help each other withboth motivation andcontent then rewardyour hard work withsome extra socialactivities (e.g. going outfor pizza together whenthe days tasks aredone).

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