Homeroom Guidance

Quarter 1 – Module 1: My Study Habits Version 4.0

 Learning Objectives
At the end of this module, you are expected to:
1. explain how your learning style affects your study habits;
2.assess your study skills needed in effective facilitation of
learning; and
3. cite ways on how to strengthen your effective study
habits
 Materials Needed
• Clean sheets of paper/bond papers

• Study Skills Assessment Worksheet

• Coloring materials, if available
 The pandemic situation that all of us are facing at the
moment may change how you learn but it will not hold
back your education in any way. You will continue to gain
knowledge and acquire skills, perhaps in an unconventional
method and environment, but you can still learn.
As a learner, you will get to see the significant
connection between your learning style and your study
habits. You will also be more deeply aware of your study
habits by answering a Study Skills Questionnaire that will
help you assess the level of your study skills. You know by
now that developing effective study habits is one great way
of ensuring academic achievement.
 Let’s Try This!
“Isipin Mo, Iguhit Mo—Magagawa Mo!”
1. Think of one activity that you wanted to do by yourself for
a long time now.
2. On a clean sheet of paper/bond paper, try to convey the
idea through drawing.
3. It is all right if you need additional time to translate your
idea through drawing. Remember that your creativity is
limitless. 4. Below your drawing, write your answers to the
processing questions.
 Processing Questions:

1.What activity did you draw? Why?

2.Was it easy to translate your idea
into drawing?
Let’s Explore This
Processing Questions:
1.What have you noticed with your
answers?
2. What convinced you to have such
answers?
3. Could you recall the most recent
experience where your rank 1 was evident
 Types of Learning Styles

Visual is a learning style where students acquire

knowledge when the lessons are presented in pictures,
images, directions and diagrams. This is often called as
spatial learning style.
Auditory is a learning style where students learn best
when audio, music or sounds are being employed in the
learning session.
 Types of Learning Styles
Kinesthetic is a learning style where students are
keen on utilizing their sense of touch and hands to
learn well. Kinesthetic learners learn most when they
move.
 Logical is a learning style where students use
reasoning, logic and systems as they gain skills and
information.
 Types of Learning Styles

Verbal is a learning style where students learn

well through the use of words in writing and
speech.
Social is a learning style where students are
inclined to learn with other people or in groups.
The term learning style speaks to the
understanding that every student learns
differently. Technically, an individual’s
learning style refers to the preferential
way in which the student absorbs,
processes, comprehends, and retains
information.
 Good Study Habits
Know what learning method best works for you
All learners gain knowledge differently from one another.
You may learn better when visual images are presented to
you but your classmate may learn more comfortably when
he or she is made to listen to music or the other way
round. There are many types of learner: visual, auditory,
logical, verbal, social, and solitary learners. Your study
periods will be more manageable and enjoyable, especially
at this time of crisis situation, if you can figure out the style
of learning that best suits you.
Be reasonable with your study goals
As a learner who still has countless of things to learn, do not
be too hard on yourself and remember to set practical,
realistic goals for yourself. While there is nothing wrong to be
determined, understand that all dreams take time to achieve.
For instance, social learners have to understand that they
cannot continue to learn vigorously with other people for
now because of the threat of a health crisis. If you already
know your learning style, it will be easy for you to conduct a
self-assessment about your current study habits and your
current grades. You can utilize the SMART method when
setting up your study goals: set Specific, Measurable,
Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound goals.
Create a routine and stick to it
Some learners may find cramming useful but reviewing your
lessons ahead of time is a sure way to make your study time
less stressful and more effective and pleasant. When 10
people ask for the opinion of expert basketball players or car
drivers how to be better, do not be surprised to hear them
say, “consistency is the key.” Once you start getting into good
study habits, it will become a routine and you will be able to
maintain it throughout the school year, whether you have
classes that are face-to-face, online, and modular or a
combination of the different available learning modes.
Balance study routine with leisure time
Structure is an important building block of a successful study
routine. Make sure that you set aside appropriate hours for
study and for leisure. If you suddenly find an array of audio-
visual lectures and printed modules that you need to watch,
listen to or read as a result of the learn-from-home directive
of school authorities, try to devote time to each learning
resource without distraction. If you find that you are getting
exhausted, take a 5-minute break in between lessons to give
your eyes and mind a much needed rest. You may utilize the
short break to drink a glass of water or simply stretch your
tired back or arms
Assign a space for studying
Create a study space that complements your learning style.
Envision about the place and mood that you want to be in while
you study or write about your lessons. Make sure that you have
access to the necessary items that you need when you learn
from home, such as printed modules. For those who have online
classes because of the pandemic, make sure that you have the
digital tool and you have good internet connection. Feel free to
establish rules when you are in your study zone. Do not let
phone calls or texts or notifications from social media distract
you. Do not choose a place where you will be tempted to watch
TV or browse your smartphone, or a busy area in your house.
Read what you have studied and learned
Going through your lessons before and after your
study sessions is a great way to improve your
academic life. Giving yourself time to review your
notes before you go to bed may help you to retain
the knowledge in your brain. If you combine
enough sleep and constant review of your lessons,
you will have significant improvement of your
brain functions useful for your studies.
Learn how to properly take notes
Note-taking is a skill that all learners must take seriously.
In this age and time of technology wherein a learner can
take a screenshot of a teacher’s lecture or download files
with ease, it is still important that you develop your
note-taking skills if you want to remember important
information better. Imagine being asked by your mother
to buy groceries and you forgot to take notes about it?
You will end up buying things that your mother does not
need. Taking notes helps you to remember vital
information with efficiency, simplicity and ease.
Use gadgets appropriately during class hours
If you are using a gadget for note-taking in your
offline or online class, then make sure you are still
able to focus and pay attention to your lessons. You
do not want to get used to surfing the web or using
your smartphone while learning from home. If you
are always on the internet, texting, or checking your
email during your break or free time, chances are,
you will probably be tempted to do the same when
you are studying.
Join an online study group if possible
If you are a social learner, then you should consider asking
help from your family members or friends and participate in
study groups. Crisis situations such as public health 11
emergencies are not reasons to allow our social relationships
to disintegrate but health and safety protocols must be
observed at all times. Studying with the help of your family
members or groups can help you remember class material
better. You can ask questions to clarify difficult points, and
respond or react to questions. In this way, meaningful
exchange of information is still possible even if there are no
face-to-face classes for now.
Get enough sleep and eat healthy food
Studying when you are sleepy is ineffective. If your
body is telling you that you are tired, then have a nap
or go to bed early. A good night’s sleep will help you
understand and remember information better. It is
also much less stressful to study or complete your
class requirements when you feel well-rested and
alert. Choosing the right food for your nutrition will
make a difference in terms of brain functions. So eat
only what is healthy for the body.
Create a schedule and a daily to-do list
Do not forget to do a regular self-assessment about your
grades, study hours and lesson notes so that you will
know what studying techniques work for you. Now that
you are learning from home, engage the help of your
parents or guardians and teachers to help you evaluate
yourself. What is considered effective for one learner
may not necessarily work for another. Do not be afraid to
learn and re-learn as learning is a life-long process. When
your heart and mind are in the right place, you will find
that challenging tasks create fulfilling results in the end.
 1. Read each statement and think about it.
2. Copy the table on a clean sheet of paper/bond
paper and place a check (/) in the column that
best describes your current level as it relates to
the study statement.
3. Check the following choices based on how it is
manifested: a) Rarely – done once or twice b)
Sometimes – done four to six times c) Often –
done seven times or always
Memorization
 Scoring: Rarely = 0 Sometimes = 5 Often = 10
After you have answered all the items, copy this scoring on
your paper and put your score for each question on the
appropriate blank and add your total score for each area.
For the scoring, a total score of 31-50 shows that this study skills
area seems solid for you while a total score of 0-30 shows that
this study skills area may need some improvement.
What did you feel after taking the Study Skill Questionnaire? In
what areas did you scored 31 to 50? That means that this study
skills area seems solid for you or that you already have
established good study habits. How about those areas that you
scored 30 and below? That means that in these study skills area
you may need some improvement on your study habits. You don’t
have to worry if you scored in some areas with 30 and below
because it is never too late to develop your study skills to better
improve your academic performance.