Critical thinking, independent learning, avoiding plagiarism… These are just some of the academic study skills students need to develop as they move into the last years of school, and on to higher education. Study Skills Success equips ESL learners not just with a range of study skills, but also with the academic English that underpins them. Find out more by reading this brochure.
Dr. Shu Hua Chou, Retired Associate Professor of National Taiwan University, shared the reasons why Study Skills Success is useful for students in Taiwan.
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There are two types of students – those who can study independently and those who can’t. Both need help when they arrive at university. hand signals for dog training chart
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Charlotte Kwok speaks to a secondary school teacher about her experience using Study Skills Success – summer use, graded participation and the challenges. | | Hand Signal | Description | |
Read more| | Hand Signal | Description | | --- | --- | --- | | Sit | Hold palm facing upwards, with fingers extended | A clear and concise signal indicating the dog should sit. | | Stay | Hold palm facing downwards, with fingers extended | A firm signal indicating the dog should remain in position. | | Come | Hold arm out to the side, with palm facing upwards | A welcoming signal indicating the dog should approach. | | Down | Move hand from a sitting position to a downward motion, with palm facing downwards | A smooth motion indicating the dog should lie down. | | Stay Close | Hold thumb and index finger together, with other fingers extended | A signal indicating the dog should stay near the trainer. |
