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Which subject	Personal development
What topic	Study skills
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 8
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Study Skills

Subject

Personal Development

Topic

Study Skills

Grade/Age Group

Year 8

Duration

30 Minutes

Class Size

20 Students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum for Personal and Social Capability, focusing on developing skills for learning, management of one’s own learning, and self-awareness in study practices.

Objectives

• Understand effective study skills and techniques.
• Identify personal strengths and areas for improvement in study habits.
• Practice applying a selected study technique to enhance learning outcomes.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed study skills handouts (summarizing key techniques)
• Index cards (for reflection activity)
• Timer
• Pens or pencils

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 minutes	Briefly introduce the topic of study skills. Discuss why they are essential for academic success.
2	Overview of Skills	10 minutes	Present various study skills (e.g., summarization, note-taking, time management). Distribute handouts.
3	Skill Selection	5 minutes	Have students choose one study skill to focus on. They will write it down and prepare to apply it.
4	Practical Application	5 minutes	In pairs, students practice their chosen skill with provided materials (e.g., summarizing a paragraph).
5	Reflection	5 minutes	Students complete an index card reflecting on what they learned and how they plan to implement it.
6	Conclusion	2 minutes	Recap the key points of the lesson. Remind students to use the chosen skill in their upcoming study sessions.

Homework

• Students are to apply the chosen study skill at home while completing their studies. They will write a brief reflection on the effectiveness of the skill in their study routine and submit it in the next class without presenting it to the class.

Assessment

• Evaluate students’ reflections for understanding and implementation of the study skills.
• Provide feedback on their index cards and reflections to help them improve further.

Lesson script