STUDY SKILLS

STUDY SKILLS

DEVELOPING POSITIVE LISTENING SKILLS

Being a good listener is one of the most important aspects of effective communication, but it is also seems to be one of the most difficult for people to practice. It is impossible to estimate the number of friendships that have been damaged or relationships that have fallen apart because of a failure to communicate. Learning to listen well can help individuals to improve their academic performance, foster better friendships, and to be better employees in the workplace.

Item no.	:	WZ06500109
Format	:	DVD
Duration	:	27 minutes
Copyright	:	2004
Price	:	USD 79.95

LAZY STUDENT'S GUIDE TO SCHOOL SUCCESS, THE

If you've ever wanted to pull your hair out of your head over a lazy student, try this instead: Let them view a copy of this one-of-a-kind program. It will amuse them, but it will also show them some unique motivational and self-esteem tips that can change their attitude about success in school.

Item no.	:	HV04980198
Format	:	DVD
Duration	:	26 minutes
Copyright	:	2003
Price	:	USD 89.00

RESEARCH SKILLS: HOW TO FIND INFORMATION

Research skills are essential in everyday life. Students need them to write papers, authors need them to write books, politicians need them to make legislative decisions and scientists need then to discover cures for diseases. This program teaches you how to find and organize information. You will learn research skills that can potentially lead to better grades and an enrichment of your life, or the life of someone else.

Item no.	:	GD04981123
Format	:	DVD
Duration	:	22 minutes
Copyright	:	2002
Price	:	USD 89.95

IMPORTANCE OF GOALS, THE

Why should we bother to set goals? This program will explain why we all need goals for this week, this year, and beyond. Learn about the rewards that you experience whenever a goal is met and learn what you can do to improve your ability to attain your goals.

Item no.	:	MY06500178
Format	:	DVD
Duration	:	20 minutes
Copyright	:	2001
Price	:	USD 89.95

SUCCEEDING WITHOUT COLLEGE: SKILLED TECHNICAL CAREERS

College is not for everyone. Some young people need to find out how to develop a career without college. This DVD shows a variety of ways to move from school to work through training for skilled careers. The program also presents eight skills and qualities needed to succeed in any career, ranging from a positive attitude to good communications skills.

Item no.	:	DE00140354
Format	:	DVD
Duration	:	21 minutes
Copyright	:	1999
Price	:	USD 99.00

CHOOSE ME - FINDING THE RIGHT COLLEGE

This program shows the entire college admission process through the eyes of seven applicants. Some aim for the Ivy League, others for small liberal arts colleges, one dreams of being admitted to a historically black college.

Item no.	:	SA06500060
Format	:	DVD
Duration	:	50 minutes
Copyright	:	1998
Price	:	USD 69.00

MEMORY SKILLS: POWER LEARNING

Schools now recognize the value of teaching memory skills. This innovative program teaches practical methods to improve memory. It emphasizes that memory is a skill that can be developed and that students can use their natural creativity to solve problems. Using the technique of visualization, the program suggests turning information into a colorful picture. It explains how to construct bizarre, unforgettable images that are as wacky as they are unforgettable. Includes ways to remember names, lists of data, and random ideas. Viewers learn to change viewpoints, break mental habits, generate alternatives, and search for similarities. It's like taking a lesson from a memory pro.

Item no.	:	EB00140230
Format	:	DVD
Duration	:	25 minutes
Copyright	:	1990
Price	:	USD 99.00

STUDY SKILLS: LIBRARY SKILLS FOR THE INFORMATION AGE

This is an excellent resource that shows how to use the card catalog, reference collection and indexes, and the periodicals collection and indexes. Viewers follow a group of students as they learn the step by step procedures for organizing and planning a typical research project.

Item no.	:	CN06500353
Format	:	DVD
Duration	:	35 minutes
Copyright	:	1990
Price	:	USD 69.00

STUDY SKILLS: HOW TO USE THE LIBRARY

Takes students on an eye-opening tour through the various collections: circulating, reserve and reference books; vertical files of pamphlets; current and back-issue periodicals; microfilm; audiovisual materials; computer programs and data bases. It also explains the card catalog and the Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress classification systems.

Item no.	:	MD04980352
Format	:	DVD
Duration	:	21 minutes
Copyright	:	1989
Price	:	USD 69.00

COMMUNICATION SKILLS: EXPOSITORY WRITING

Shows students how to develop an expository paragraph, using specific examples and exercises. The program reinforces each step in the prewriting process-from choosing a topic to preparing an outline.

Item no.	:	JH04980071
Format	:	DVD
Duration	:	60 minutes
Copyright	:	1979
Price	:	USD 69.00

MAKING THE SPEECH

Follow shy Stanley as he pursues a public speaking prize. An engaging storyline coupled with a complete survey of making a speech¡Xfrom topic selection to stylistic devices¡Xmakes this program a hit for students and teachers alike.

Item no.	:	RL04980492
Format	:	DVD
Audience	:	Grades 7-Adults
Price	:	USD 49.95

MULTIMEDIA STUDY SKILLS

Students discover the best study technique for their personal learning style. Learning styles and prime study times, keeping track of assignments, reading, listening & remembering techniques, note-taking techniques & preparing for a test.

Item no.	:	GH06500247
Format	:	CD-ROM (Win)
Price	:	USD 99.00

STUDENT WORKSHOP: STUDY SKILLS I

Designed as a hands-on workshop in study skills, this program emphasizes the need for personal responsibility and helps students aquire the skills that improve learning. Each of the five segments included in this program stresses a different skill, and handouts provide pratice in each. Using this program, students learn that good organization is the key to being in control in school. To manage their time effectively, they are encouraged to make realistic estimates of how long things take to do, and then make a workable schedule, including a monthly calendar to use for long-range plans.

Item no.	:	TZ04980349
Format	:	DVD
Duration	:	24 minutes
Audience	:	Middle School
Price	:	USD 139.95

STUDENT WORKSHOP: STUDY SKILLS II

This program, the second in a series of hands-on study skills workshops, follows up on the first by teaching such traditional skills as how to take notes, read a textbook, and tackle a longterm project. Geared specially to the needs of middle school students and designed to encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning, the program helps students improve learning, gain self-awareness, and develop a positive attitude toward school.

Item no.	:	RU06500466
Format	:	DVD
Duration	:	31 minutes
Audience	:	Middle School
Price	:	USD 139.95

STUDY SECRETS OF SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS

Learn what it takes to achieve success in the classroom. This program details how to study, where to study, and when to study. These tips will help students to improve their grades and their classroom performance.

Item no.	:	DW00140351
Format	:	DVD
Duration	:	15 minutes
Price	:	USD 59.95

TEST TAKING SKILLS: HOW TO SUCCEED ON STANDARDIZED EXAMS

Focuses on both practical and psychological preparation for taking standardized tests, with emphasis on the SAT. Sample questions on verbal and mathematical skills demonstrate techniques for improving scores.

Item no.	:	PH00140372
Format	:	DVD
Duration	:	37 minutes
Price	:	USD 69.00

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