The Essential Study and Revision Guide for Anatomy and Physiology - Couverture souple

Wood, Yvonne; Auling, Erika

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0955901103 ISBN 13 : 9780955901102

Editeur : The Write Idea Ltd, 2008

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Whether you are returning to study after a break or are advancing into further education, this guide offers a wide variety of techniques to assist you throughout your course. It embraces all learning styles and study methods; techniques are discussed to improve your memory and enhance class work and independant study. Preparation for study is explained in detail so that you can achieve maximum benefit from each session. The advantages of both group and self-study are discussed. Revision timetables are included, and exam techniques explained, in order to minimise the stress and anxiety associated with exam time. This guide can be used in conjunction with your course book, offering advice on all aspects of your study and revision. This textbook has not been aligned with any specific syllabus or awarding body as good study skills and revision techniques are generic and universally applicable, regardless of syllabus or assessment method. Contents Section 1 - Preparing to study How the brain stores memories Improving your memory Preparation for study Physical requirements for successful study Section 2 - Study Techniques Study methods to suit learning styles Defining important elements of each body system Structures of the individual systems Functions and processes Techniques and tips for remembering key points Constant reviewing of information Section 3 - Revision Planning The value of study buddies and study groups Realistic targets When and how to prepare for the exam Section 4 - Exam Preparation Techniques for taking exams Timing and preparation Preparation for the day Post-mortem Self-evaluation What next? Celebration Section 5 - Worksheets and reference material Glossary Answer key for exercises Anatomical illustrations for individual body systems Wordsearches for individual body systems Skin quiz Mix & match exercises Multiple choice questions

Biographie de l'auteur

Yvonne Wood qualified as a complementary therapist 18 years ago and has continued to train in all aspects of complementary therapy. She has taught for 15 years in both private and local authority education, establishing a wide range of complementary courses as curriculum manager. Being passionate about the quality of teaching in colleges, she also established a successful mentoring scheme for new tutors, with many qualifying to teach diploma courses. Yvonne has also been involved in fund raising for special schools and other good causes, been guest speaker for various establishments including the Ladies Rotary Lunch and is founding member and chairperson of the Hillingdon Therapists Club. She is currently joint director of Heatherwood Academy. After many years working in Histopathology for the NHS Erika embarked on a career change into complementary therapy. For the last ten years she has trained and practised in many aspects of complementary therapy which ultimately led into teaching. Erika is particularly inspired by appropriate aftercare for sports activity and has worked with local sporting clubs and youth sports teams. She has taught in both private and local authority establishments, with a guiding ethos of passion, knowledge and nurture. She is currently joint director of Heatherwood Academy. Heatherwood Academy is a private training provider for complementary and beauty courses. It is ITEC registered and has accreditation with CThA, APNT, and BABTAC. It offers a variety of courses from foundation ITEC units to post graduate CPD courses and workshops.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: The Write Idea Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0955901103
• ISBN 13: 9780955901102
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible