Madelaine Davidson

Throughout my time in school, when it came to exam season I would run study groups focusing on all subjects, but especially English. Here we would come together and share our different learning and revision methods and as a collective work to improve our work.

Some of my favoured methods include:
- Visual and audio aids: using pictures, films, audiobooks etc. to aid in learning, using mixed media really helps imprint something into memory
- Purposeful note taking: sometimes we write things down without actually understanding them or linking it to the actual text or subject, using a colour coding system or even just taking the time to make sure we thoroughly understand all meanings of what we are writing is important
- One on one conversation: one of the most valuable study methods can be explaining out loud, having discussions and going back and forth on a topic with someone to gather not only your own ideas but their own can really help break down and put into words your thoughts on a subject - if you cannot completely articulate what you mean, maybe the other person can help!

My aim is to offer guidance and support rather than giving blatant answers or leaving you completely to your own devices. Building understanding on a topic takes effectivie advice and open minds in order to give a balanced view on a topic, especially in literature - using these methods, I have found, can give a deeper and enjoyable connection to the works we study rather than building resentment or boredom from them.