Strategies & Knowledge for
Independent Learning
SHOWING YOU HOW TO LEARN
EFFICIENTLY & EFFECTIVELY
THEY GIVE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS
SHOWING HOW TO CARRY OUT
DIFFERENT LEARNING STRATEGIES
IT SHOWS STRATEGIES FOR:
1. REVIEWING SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE
2. APPLYING KNOWLEDGE
3. REVIEWING MARKED WORK
THEY REALLY WORK!!!!!!
(ALL METHODS HAVE UNDERGONE RIGOROUS
TESTING IN THE FIELD AND HAVE BEEN SHOWN
TO BE EFFECTIVE – INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED!)
SKIL - USE:
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TO DO HOMEWORK
TO REVIEW WORK FROM CLASS
TO REVIEW MARKED WORK
TO PRACTISE EXAM QUESTIONS
TO ANALYSIS EXAM QUESTIONS
TO REVISE FOR A TEST / MOCK / EXAM
TO MEMORIZE FACTS
SKIL - USE:
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TO WORK TOGETHER IN GROUPS
TO WORK INDIVIDUALLY
AS A STUDY GROUP
AT HOME
TO HELP GET STARTED
IN SCHOOL
ACCESS?
During SKIL sessions.
On Moodle by following the
‘Independent Learning’ tab at the
bottom of the home page.
Displayed on walls?
Used by teachers?
SKIL shows you how to learn independently regardless of
the subject you are studying.
To use the SKIL cards all you need to do is to decide what
subject matter you want to study, which card you want to
use and then follow the instructions on the card.
SKIL cards can be found in the following places:
 At SKIL sessions hosted by your subject department.
 At Open SKIL sessions .
 On Moodle by following the ‘Independent Learning’ tab
at the bottom of the home page.
 Given by your teacher.
They can be used for:
 Individual learning
 Learning in groups
 Learning at home
 Learning in class
 Doing homework
You can earn certificates by using the cards at SKIL sessions,
for homework or in your lessons. There are three
certificates to collect:
 Stage 1
 Stage 2
 Stage 3
Strategies & Knowledge
for Independent
Learning
Stage 1, 2 or 3 certificate card
Name: _______________
Form: __________
Once complete return to:
______________________
To use the SKIL cards all you need to do is to
decide what subject matter you want to study,
which card you want to use and then follow the
instructions on the card.
Evidence needed:
To obtain the certificates then you must:
• Stage 1 - obtain a total of 6 signatures
using at least three different SKIL cards
• Stage 2 – obtain a total of 12 signatures
using at least five different SKIL cards
• Stage 3 – obtain a total of 20 signatures
using at least seven different SKIL cards
You can do this by using SKIL cards:
 During SKIL sessions
 To complete homework
 In class
How to prove you have used the SKIL cards:
• If you attend a SKIL session ask the prefect
or teacher that is present to sign your
card.
• If you use them at home then ask your
parents/carers to sign your card (please
ask them to write what relationship they
are to you).
• If you use them in class then ask your
teacher to sign the card.
Date/
Signature Date/
Signature
card used
Card used
‘Learning how to learn
independently is a vital bridge
between school and university (or
college) but not necessarily a skill
that comes naturally.‘