Exam Study Expert: ace your exams with the science of learning

We're concluding our special "Teaching Learning Skills" mini-series this week with a case study on building a tutor time study skills programme. Packed with highly practical details, with today's special guest Katie Holmes. Follow Katie: @KatieEHolmes_, https://twitter.com/KatieEHolmes_ From your host: Retrieval buy-in lesson resource: >> https://ExamStudyExpert.com/retrieval-lesson Discover the Revision Census >> https://examstudyexpert.com/revision-census * Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress. TEACHING RESOURCES: https://examstudyexpert.com/workbook SPEAKING / WORKSHOPS: https://examstudyexpert.com/workshops

Today, we're continuing our special educator-focused mini series with a chance to step back and take stock of the rise of evidence-based practice in education. Our headline guest today is founder of the researchED conference series, Tom Bennett OBE, and I'm joined towards the end of the episode by a couple of other recent guests giving their perspectives on the question of how far we've come in terms of getting evidence into education, and how we might develop further in this direction. Links and resources from today's headline guest (Tom Bennett): https://tombennetttraining.co.uk/@tombennett71https://geni.us/behaviourhttps://researched.org.uk/From your host and other featured guests (Dr Haili Hughes and Peps McCrea): @HughesHailihttps://snacks.pepsmccrea.com/https://examstudyexpert.com/Revision-Census * Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress. TEACHING RESOURCES: https://examstudyexpert.com/workbook SPEAKING / WORKSHOPS: https://examstudyexpert.com/workshops TAKE THE REVSION CENSUS: https://examstudyexpert.com/revision-census * *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books.

To kick off this week's special "for teachers" series, we're welcoming Dr Haili Hughes to talk about how to be an effective mentor to students in their study skills, and what good pedagogy for "learning to learn" should include. - Mentoring in Schools [book]: https://geni.us/haili* - Follow Haili @HughesHaili: https://twitter.com/HughesHaili * Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress. TEACHING RESOURCES: https://examstudyexpert.com/workbook SPEAKING / WORKSHOPS: https://examstudyexpert.com/workshops Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams* * As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books.

Today, we're welcoming Amarbeer Singh Gill, author of "Dunlosky's Strengthening The Student Toolbox In Action", to help us unpick some of less well-known (but still very useful!) strategies from John Dunlosky's famous 2013 review of the most effective study strategies. Join us to learn when (and how) to use strategies like: Part of the Memory & Learning series here on the Exam Study Expert podcast this month. Dunlosky's Strengthening the Student Toolbox: https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1021069.pdf Singh's website and book: https://unpackingeducation.wixsite.com/home/book * Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress. BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/ Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams* * * As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books.

We're kicking off a new series on Memory & Learning with a deep-dive into memory fundamentals. We're guided in this fascinating and illuminating conversation by Peps McCrea award-winning teacher educator and author. Even if you're familiar with some of the basics, Peps has a wonderful way of using analogy to deepen your intuition about what's really going on when we learn and later recall information. With practical takeaways interspersed throughout, this episode is not to be missed! Discover Peps' work via: - Peps' website: https://pepsmccrea.com/ - "Evidence Snacks" email at: https://snacks.pepsmccrea.com/ - Memorable Teaching [book] at: https://geni.us/memorable-teaching* * Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress. WANT ME TO SPEAK AT YOUR SCHOOL? Learn more at: https://examstudyexpert.com/revision-workshops Get a copy of my ultra-concise "6 Pillars Of Exam Success" Cheat Sheet at https://examstudyexpert.com/pillars/ BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/ * * As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books.

Flashcards are a super-powerful way to learn stuff for your exams. There are 7 different variants on the core idea. Tune in today to learn about the options, and which will suit you best! * Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress. BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/ Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams * As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books.

Retrieval practice is the shortcut to learning faster and remembering more, but nearly everyone under-utilises it (at least some of the time), even once you know about it and why it matters. Why? Today I'm breaking down the big 5 barriers to consistent retrieval practice that I most commonly see, and show you how to overcome them. Mentioned in this episode: * Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress. BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/coaching SCHOOL WORKSHOPS https://examstudyexpert.com/workshops Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams * As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books.

There’s no such thing as a “visual learner”. The idea that some of us are “visual learners” and learn best through imagery is a myth, and has been widely debunked by psychologists. (See https://examstudyexpert.com/brain-science-quiz/ for this and more myths about learning and the brain!). But in many ways, we are ALL visual learners. Because visuals, when used properly, can have a big benefit for our learning, not least through the powerful “dual coding” effect. Highly respected teaching and learning expert Oliver Caviglioli joins me to explain all, and break down exactly how YOU can take advantage of the power of visuals in your own studies. Part of Learning Science Season here on the Exam Study Expert Podcast. Find Oliver online: https://www.olicav.com/https://geni.us/dualcodinghttps://www.walkthrus.co.uk/First broadcast as Episode 48, on March 14th 2021. * Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress. BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/ SCHOOLS / UNIVERSITIES discover staff CPD / keynote talks and student revision and study skills workshops at: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/revision-workshops/ Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams * As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases Podcast Edited by Benoît André.

Can you remember what you learned last week? How about last month? Spaced learning is an INCREDIBLY powerful strategy for getting knowledge into memory - and making it stick there. Renowned Dr Carolina Kuepper-Tetzel of the Learning Scientists project and Teaching Innovation & Learning Enhancement network joins us to break down exactly what you need to know to get up and running with spaced learning. Your grades will never be the same again...! https://www.learningscientists.org/https://tile.psy.gla.ac.uk/http://www.carolinakuepper-tetzel.com/First broadcast as Episode 47, on March 7th 2021. * Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress. BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/ SCHOOLS / UNIVERSITIES discover staff CPD / keynote talks and student revision and study skills workshops at: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/revision-workshops/ Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams* * *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases Podcast Edited by Benoît André.

Today we have a special episode for the parents among our audience: I'm chatting to Dr Tamara Soles, child psychologist and parent herself, all about the most effective ways to support your child on their academic journey. Dr Tamara has plenty of insights for parents: on our connections with our children, raising well-rounded and motivated individuals, handling academic pressure, and approaching neurodiversity effectively in education. Tune in, and bring a pen - I sure did! Find out more about Dr Tamara Soles and her work, right here: >> https://drtamarasoles.com/ * * * * Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress. BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your child's exam success, at: >> https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/ Learn more about how Exam Study Expert can help YOU to support your child through their academic career, on our Everything Page, right here: >> https://examstudyexpert.com/everything/ And grab your kids a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at: >> https://geni.us/exams * * * * As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books.

Maximise your productivity with these 7 brilliant list formats, each with a special job to help you get things done and stay on the straight-and-narrow! Enjoy! Mentioned in today's episode: * Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress. BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/ * * As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books.

Tune in today to discovery the secrets to staying organised, keeping on top of things even when things get busy, and saving time on things that don’t matter to spend more time on the things that do. Today's guest is Dr Frank Buck, who has a doctorate in time management in education, who has been ranked #1 in the "time management" category by Global Gurus for 4 years running. Learn more at https://frankbuck.org/ * * * Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress. BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/ Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams * As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books.

Today, we're diving into the surprisingly powerful choice of where to study - a decision that can boost your motivation, focus, productivity and maybe even your memory recall! Where do YOU do your best work? Mentioned today: Five Fun Memory Effects & How They Can Help Your StudyingGifted & Neurodivergent Scholars Unleashed - Dr Matthew Zakreski * Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress. BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/coaching Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams * As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books.

Unlock the potential of your unique brain with Dr. Matthew Zakreski, a clinical psychologist specializing in neurodiversity and mental health. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of neurodivergent brains, exploring conditions like ADHD, autism, OCD, dyslexia, and giftedness. Dr. Matt's insights illuminate the strengths and challenges associated with each, empowering you to embrace your individuality and thrive academically and beyond. Whether you're neurodivergent, suspect you might be, or simply want to understand and support those who are, this episode is a treasure trove of practical advice and brain science. Learn how to advocate for yourself or your child, discover accommodations that can transform your learning experience, and join the conversation that's reshaping our approach to education and personal development. Tune in and start your journey toward a deeper understanding of neurodiversity and its profound impact on our lives. Neurodiversity Collective: https://www.theneurodiversitycollective.com/ Dr. Matt's personal website: https://www.drmattzakreski.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like - 113. Dyslexia Study Tips - with Jenn Clark & Dr Gavin Reid - 114. Rewiring ADHD For Students - with Eric Tivers - 115. Autism and Studying - with Brian Irvine * Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress. BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/ Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams * As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books.

This 5-minute daily planning / journalling habit has had a big impact on what I've achieved in the past few weeks - I think it could help you too! Tune it to today's bitesize episode to find out how. * Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress. BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/ Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams * As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books.

Strap in for a transformative journey with Derek Johnson, US Army veteran and personal development maestro. In this episode, Derek unveils his secrets to building resilience, overcoming adversity, and the art of turning life's tests into a triumphant comeback story. For more on Derek's life-changing philosophies and to witness real transformation stories, visit his website at: * * * Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher, and study skills coach.

In my contribution to the Motivation Series here on the Exam Study Expert podcast, I'm sharing the top 7 reasons you want to get started with your exam prep (or project work) sooner. So many put off starting till later than we intend, and find themselves at best stressed, at worst, underperforming. Let's not let that happen to you :-) Fuel your get up and get to get going sooner with this pep talk and powerful set of reasons, and reap the many rewards that come from an early start to your studying. Let's go! * Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress. 1:1 COACHING for students, scholars and professionals with exams to prepare for: https://examstudyexpert.com/coaching SCHOOL REVISION WORKSHOPS to help your students study smarter and achieve their potential: https://examstudyexpert.com/workshops

Our "Motivation To Study" series continues this week with an inspiring, fascinating and highly practical conversation with Peps McCrea, who has synthesised the motivation research into 5 drivers. Where does motivation come from? And crucially, what can we do to build and nurture it? Tune in to fine out! Discover Peps' work via: - Peps' website: https://pepsmccrea.com/ - "Evidence Snacks" email at: https://snacks.pepsmccrea.com/ - Motivated Teaching [book] at: https://geni.us/motivated-teaching* Highlights from today's episode: 1. Secure Success - Why good study strategy boosts motivation - The "break it down" trick - Understanding what success even IS (e.g. sometimes, mistakes, or being stuck are all just part of the process!) 2. Run Routines - Have a good routine (esp tied to an initial cue) - Leave your stuff out the night before 3. Nudge Norms - Surrounding yourself with others who are studying, so you are "nudged" to study too in order to fit in, whether that is through physical location (library, study centre, etc)... - ... or through virtual options, "Study With Me"s on YouTube, or a support / accountability group on WhatsApp 4. Build Belonging - Find people you can identify with / similar ideals: maybe look for community and role models outside your real-life circle if necessary 5. Boost Buy-In - The importance of WHY we're choosing to do it - Intention setting: what will you do, how, when - The public calendar chain strategy * Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach / trainer. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress. WANT ME TO SPEAK AT YOUR SCHOOL? Learn more at: https://examstudyexpert.com/revision-workshops Get a copy of my ultra-concise "6 Pillars Of Exam Success" Cheat Sheet at https://examstudyexpert.com/pillars/ * * As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books.

To kick off a mini-series on motivation on the Exam Study Expert podcast, we're revisiting a gem from the archives, in this conversation with leading motivation scholar Dr Erika Patall. Today, we're cutting through the endless advice you can find on the Internet and getting right to the heart of the science of motivation Let's discover what really works and what doesn’t when it comes to finding your get up and go! I'm joined by Dr Erika Patall, one of the most prolific and respected stars of modern research into motivation in education, whose work you can find at https://motivationlab.wordpress.com/ * Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress. BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/ Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams * As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases

Make your phone work for you with these super-quick steps you can do right now! - REJOICE as you decrease those pesky phone-based distractions - RELISH a lasting little boost to your daily productivity - FEEL GOOD as you nurture positive life habits - REVATALISE your device function, as you free up storage and decrease battery drain - And generally get a whole fresher, lighter and cleaner feel towards the device you look at dozens (if not hundreds!) of times a day. Prefer a video version of this training, with screen walkthroughs? It's on the Exam Study Expert YouTube channel, at: >> https://youtu.be/tRAofodn1rY?si=pQPmeVC2jsFV-Vxt * Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress. BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/ Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams * As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books. Podcast Edited by Benoît André.