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FAQ

■  Who should attend this program?
■  What will the students learn?
■  When and where will this program take place?
■  What materials do the students receive?
■  How is this different from other reading and study skills programs?
■  Will students be reading at supersonic speeds by the end of this programs?
■  What can students do if they need more help after the program is completed?
■  Whom can I contact for more information about this program?

Who should attend this program?

Students who would like to significantly improve their reading and study skills.
 

What will the students learn?

 Students will learn how to excel in the following areas:

☼  Text Readings

¨  Read faster with better comprehension, retention and recall
¨  Improve overall concentration while reading (avoid daydreaming)
¨  Take concise and relevant notes while reading
¨  Minimize amount of time required to complete a reading assignment
¨  Determine which information in their readings will likely be on their tests
¨  Find key information quickly in all types of material

☼  Fiction Analysis

¨  Apply practical and flexible methods for finding key elements of fiction
¨  Refine critical thinking skills to discover intentions of the author & the teacher

☼  Lectures

¨  Stay awake and focused
¨  Take concise (but thorough) notes
¨  Develop a better understanding of the teacher's overall goal for the course

☼  Research Papers

¨  Develop a comprehensive research plan based on their own way of learning
¨  Avoid procrastination and create an effective timetable for each project
¨  Create a thorough, highly readable, research paper - on time

☼  Exams

¨  Enter a testing room with confidence and minimal stress
¨  Complete each exam in the time allotted, with a high degree of success
¨  Avoid the "Oh, I should've got that one!" syndrome
¨  Avoid cramming 2 chapters into your head 5 minutes before the exam

☼  Time Management & Organizational Skills

¨  Avoid "all-nighters"
¨  Minimize procrastination
¨  Minimize stress

 

When and where will this program take place? (Sample)
 

Session lengths (i.e. Blocks) can be adjusted to meet your school's current class length and times. Evening and weekend session are also available, if necessary.

What type of materials do the students receive?

We will provide each student with a binder containing handouts, worksheets, templates and step-by-step guidelines for implementing our reading and study strategies.  Students should bring their textbooks to class since they will immediately be applying our strategies in their current homework assignments.

How is this different from other reading and study skills programs?

Many educational programs tend to offer specific learning techniques that work well for the average student in a controlled and non-competitive learning environment (i.e. without grades).  But when dealing with stress, anxiety and multiple distractions the brain always seeks the path of least resistance.  As a result, if the learning technique is too rigid, a student's brain will simply bypass the new technique and resort to his or her old way of completing the task (because it is familiar and easier to implement - regardless of its effectiveness).

This program is different because we will show students how to apply a variety of learning strategies using their preferred learning and thinking style. This is a proven method for efficient learning since it uses their natural learning aptitude - this allows their brain to "default" to their most comfortable way of processing information, which becomes quite handy during high stress situations.

For more information on learning and thinking styles, click here.

Will students be reading at supersonic speeds by the end of this program?

This is not a gimmick course. Some reading skills classes say students will be able to read 5,000 words per minute with 100% comprehension in just a few hours of instruction.  It sounds appealing, but it is physically impossible for the human eye to capture every word at that reading speed.  In fact, once a reader moves beyond 1,000 words per minute, he or she is forced to skip words, thus sacrificing comprehension.  

In this program, students will learn how to research and review written material at 3,000+ words per minute.  But when total comprehension is required, our primary reading strategies will help students quickly tackle any type of reading assignment, whether it is long, complex, or just plain boring.

What if a student still wants to read really, really fast?  Well, if they diligently apply the techniques presented in this program, they should see an improvement in their reading rate and comprehension within a few days.

See reading scores from our past students

Naturally, continued application of these techniques will help students significantly build on their early success. We are not teaching miracle techniques; these reading methods have been in use for more than 40 years. We simply show students how to recognize words and phrases in a way that is common for fast readers.

What can students do if they need more help after the program?

Each student will have (unlimited) online access to their instructor for 6 months following the program.  For example, if two months after the program a student must deal with a homework problem that requires a specific learning strategy, he or she can e-mail the instructor with the specifics and the instructor will respond within 48 hours with detailed reading or study strategies relevant to the student's situation.

And remember, students can also refer to their TL Student Binder to retrieve a particular learning strategy that will work best for them.

Whom can I contact for more information about this program?

Stephen Gexler is the designer and instructor for this seminar - feel free to call him directly at 800-692-1727 if you would like more details about this program.  If you would like to know more about Stephen's background and instructional style, click here.