"Key learning point was how to increase my own productivity as a lecturer/researcher. It was an outstanding, excellent workshop." Course attendee, University of East London, April 2016
BrainSailing's Effective Reading and Note-Making seminar invites you to re-appraise your approach to reading to see whether you can start to “read better, read faster” (whatever that means!). It provides inspiration and ideas for you to play with as you improve your skills.
The seminar suggests strategies for processing, thinking about and breaking down written material.
It also introduces Mind Mapping, a simple note-making, planning and creativity tool that can help you remember what you read.
Topics
Learning Outcomes
Feedback from Seminars between 2008 - 2017
The seminar suggests strategies for processing, thinking about and breaking down written material.
It also introduces Mind Mapping, a simple note-making, planning and creativity tool that can help you remember what you read.
Topics
- Challenging beliefs and assumptions about reading
- What does 'speed reading' mean – and does it work?
- How to be a 'successful' reader
- Reading strategies (‘getting control’)
- Different approaches to note making (including mind-mapping)
Learning Outcomes
- Learn to use flexible reading strategies that work for you
- Read faster and more efficiently
- Improved self-belief and self-confidence in reading skills
- Develop note-making skills and learn to read and use mind maps
- Save time and improve efficiency in working practices
Feedback from Seminars between 2008 - 2017
- "Gave me new ideas on how to put things together."
- "A difficult subject well explained. Thank you."
- "David's teaching style is perfect for me. It was a joy to attend this course and learn from a master."
- "Was very pleased to see my progress throughout the course. It has increased my confidence."
- "Very useful. Excellent presentation and use of visual means. Very good examples."
- "Reading: wow! Very surprised at improvement in speed."
- "Recommend this course? Absolutely – a must for anyone required to syphon large amounts of information."