 | Great New DVD Helps You Optimise Your Study Skills and Improve Your Academic Results - Proven Advice by Leading Experts from a Top South African University |
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Wow, it must have taken an enormous amount of time, effort and energy to make your DVD. It certainly is an appealing programme, and it is good to have so many of the concepts and strategies finally all together in one resource. I would imagine that students find the tone and presentation of your DVD friendly, yet professional, and I'm sure they enjoy the pace - which seems just right to me.
Dr Jacqui Akhurst,
Senior Lecturer: Psychology, York St John University College,
Lord Mayors Walk, York, United Kingdom |
Date: 1 July 2007
From: The EquipU4
Team, Stellenbosch University, South Africa (equipu4@sun.ac.za )Yes YOU Too Can NOW Learn How To Boost Your Brain for Study Success!!
It gives EquipU4 great pleasure to announce that Stellenbosch University, through its Unit, EquipU4, has produced a trio of professional DVDs on developing and improving study skills aimed at university students and high school learners (from approximately Grade 10, especially those who consider tertiary studies). It is a trio, because the DVDs are available in English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa - the latter a first for South Africa, and the world!
  
The DVDs are based on research over a period of more than twenty years and experience of assisting thousands of students with the challenges of studying more effectively.
Watch a three and a half minute
preview of the DVD by clicking here. Please note that this
video is streamed from our website and is almost 12 MB in size - it
will therefore be wise to only open it if you have a broadband
connection!
Since the early eighties the authors of LearnWell4Life have been actively involved in research, training, materials development and outreach projects aimed at the optimization of potential. An early focus was accelerated learning and whole-brain learning. In the second half of the eighties a focus on the teaching of thinking skills was added and that enriched and supplemented accelerated and whole brain learning and teaching considerably.
Educational national TV productions, text books for children, training materials for teachers and lecturers, several Masters’ Theses and Doctoral Dissertations, research reports and collaboration with mining companies such as Gold Fields and SASOL, government departments, other universities and international experts flowed from this work.
There was
close collaboration with Dr Georgi Lozanov, the Bulgarian that could
be regarded as the father of accelerated learning and teaching. In
the context of the teaching of thinking skills the authors had the
privilege to collaborate with several international leaders in
the field such as Dr Edward de Bono of the UK, Dr Robert Sternberg
of Tufts University in the USA, and Dr David Perkins of Harvard University in the USA . Subsequently international collaboration expanded to include international academics such as Dr Joe Elliot from Durham University in the UK and Dr Betty Siegel, President Emeritus and Head of the Siegel Institute for Leadership, Ethics & Character of Kennesaw State University in the USA .
  
In the context of Stellenbosch University large groups of students benefited over the years from this work by means of classes, postgraduate research, workshops, one on one sessions, computer-assisted programmes and other multimedia material offering training in study and thinking skills. The uniqueness of this work lies in the integration of accelerated learning and teaching, study skills and thinking skills development. Over many years students, researchers and lecturers testified positively on the value of these approaches and materials. Furthermore, research indicated clearly that when used correctly and consistently, students and learners can perform significantly better in their studies.
Watch a
six minute video with testimonials of students and
lecturers by clicking here. Please note that this video
is streamed from our website and is almost 20 MB in size - it
will therefore be wise to only open it if you have a broadband
connection!
 The LearnWell4Life DVD equips students and learners with the necessary skills to master their studies and optimise their learning skills, to maximize their potential, to become life-long learners, to successfully face the challenges of a fast changing world and to be well-prepared for the demands of the 21 st century!
At Stellenbosch University we have become concerned about our incoming students’ ability to study effectively and cope with the demands of tertiary studies. We are quite convinced that many young learners and students are often lacking the necessary skills to cope with their studies; therefore special programmes, workshops and tutoring sessions have been used on our campus to address this need. All these interventions have culminated in the production of these DVDs which could make a significant contribution towards equipping many more young people than just Stellenbosch University students.
Watch
a video of approximately four minutes that emphasizes the
need for the teaching of study skills by clicking here. Please
note that this video is streamed from our website and is
almost 13 MB in size - it will therefore be wise to only open
it if you have a broadband connection!
 This DVD is therefore relevant and offers many advantages to senior school learners and university students who will make an earnest effort to go through it! Research, as well as feedback from students, lecturers and international experts in the field clearly indicate that this study skills programme really makes a positive difference.
EquipU4 is therefore proud to recommend to you, your staff and learners/students to acquire this DVD and witness how improved study skills can contribute towards the academic success of many more young people.
  
The DVD comprises of the following nine sections: - Start Smart - Nine general tips on how to optimally use the DVD and
seven tips on how to start ("start smart" - Section I),
because experience teaches that when you understand
why and how , the battle is half won!
- Motivation
- However, we take this even further, in Section 2 five main points are highlighted in order to get you motivated and keep you motivated for optimal success.
- In the class - In Section 3 three main points are highlighted to ensure that you start learning in the class situation - for many learners and students this doesn't happen spontaneously. In the DVD we emphasize the importance while giving practical guidelines to make this part of your winning game-plan!
| "I have looked carefully at the DVD and I enjoyed it very much. ... I am most impressed with your emphasis on brain activity, time management, quality of time and how to prepare for exams. The DVD is well organized, well structured, interesting and efficient."
Prof Shlomo Kaniel,
School of Education, Bar Ilan University , Israel |
- Organize what you study - In Section 4 we look at ways in which you can summarise, revise, structure and organise your learning material - once again in a very practical way!
- Self-study - Section 6 summarises all the previous parts and places the emphasis on the part you have to play in this, because succesful study ultimately relies on self-study! The 13 memory techniques mentioned in this section are especially helpful!
| "I am very impressed with the quality of
the DVD's content (based on acknowledged research), as well as
its outstanding technical production. The selection of content
is clearly an indication that the presenters are experts in
the field of study and thinking skills development.
The presenters are excellent, and are also clearly experts in this field.
This DVD fills a gap in education and could be used with great success in individual and group academic counselling.
Congratulations with the initiative!"
Dr Handré Brand,
Director: Division for Academic Counselling and Career
Development, Centre for Student Counselling and Development,
Stellenbosch University, South Africa |
- Time management and balance - Section 7 addresses the most common differences between school and university in terms of studies, with the focus on time management and maintaining a healthy balance - which is one of the biggest challenges facing students world wide - you will find this section to be especially helpful and practical!
- Wellness and stress - Section 8 about wellness and stress management is extremely useful to students today - the practical EPLE exercise will be particularly very helpful to you!
- Test and examinations - Learners and students often feel confident in what they have learnt and how well they have prepared for tests and examinations, but "fail" when it comes to "proving what they have learnt" - does this sound familiar? Well, Section 9 has the answer to this problem!
Therefore, nine carefully selected sections which will definitely make a difference!
  
  
  
As stated before, this DVD
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Addresses nine of the most relevant study challenges facing senior school learners and university students internationally;
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Is very client friendly;
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Is endorsed by international experts and previous clients; and
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Is based on years of research and experience and was created by recognised experts in this field.
The DVD helps ensure that you are able to aquire at least the following:
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how to motivate yourself and to stay motivated for successful learning;
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how to get the most out of lectures;
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how to optimally organise your learning material;
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how to successfully approach problem-based subjects (modules);
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how to study independently;
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how to maintain balance and manage time effectively;
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how to control stress levels; and
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how to correctly approach tests and examinations.
There are also many other advantages - discover these yourself by watching the DVD, for example, very handy mind map summaries of the contents of the DVD and a short user's guide on how to get the most out of the programme (also in group context and/or for facilitators.))
Click Here To Order Today | "I watched the LearnWell4Life DVD and am really excited about its potential impact. I have often heard BComm and Engineering students complain that study methods courses or workshops (which generally cover mind-mapping techniques only) don't suit the type of learning material, subjects and courses that they are taking. I was therefore very pleased to note that "Boost your Brain" covers a wide variety of approaches to study methods, including a section on problem-solving which meets the needs of all our students, including those studying more mathematically orientated courses.
The topics covered on the DVD are comprehensive and focus not only on study methods, but on the holistic wellness of individuals which we know is directly linked to study success. Also, because the sections of the DVD are clearly delineated, it was incredibly easy to watch one section at a time and then return at a later stage to watch another section without having to re-wind or fast-forward, thus making it very user-friendly! The other aspect which I found very encouraging was the constant reminder that developing good study habits and methods is not a passive exercise, but is rather something which can be actively learned, practised, improved on and utilized in many different subject areas!
I'm of the opinion that this DVD covers the entire study and exam-writing process from beginning to end and gives students good insight into increasing their academic success. "
Donna Weakly,
Educational Psychologist and Academic Coordinator, Centre for
Student Counselling and Development, Stellenbosch University,
South Africa |
| This DVD is very popular amongst our students, and they seem to connect with the way in which it is presented. Many of our students who experience academic anxiety spend a lot of time reviewing certain parts of the DVD. As facilitator I appreciate the opportunity of a starting point for further discussions. Dr Melleta Louw,
Centre for Student Counselling, Cape Peninsula University of
Technology, South Africa |
| I thought it was very impressive. ... I wish you great success with it. Robert J.
Sternberg, Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, Tufts
University, USA |
There is great concern about poor school and university achievements internationally which also negatively influences throughput rates. Our
research shows that this DVD addresses these challenges very succesfully in a learner-friendly manner (see personal feedback by international experts and clients).
An exciting
recent study (2006) with medical students clearly demonstrated that first-year medical students think they know how to study effectively, but in fact scored an average of only 55% on a test measuring their study skills abilities. After being subjected to the study skills programme in this DVD the groups’ average went up to 82%. What is noteworthy here is the fact that medical students are at most universities a very carefully selected group of the academically very best students, and yet, their study skills were average to poor. If more academically average students are to be tested, the results will definitely be significantly weaker, and that underlines the tremendous need for development work in terms of study skills. Another point of interest is the fact that a well designed and well presented programme can indeed make a significant difference towards improving the students’ study skills.
Therefore, get the LearnWell4Life DVD! Boost your brain for study success and keep you from staying
behind or becoming part of the negative statistics!  
Order today and you will receive your copy of the LearnWell4Life DVD PLUS the accompanying user's guide!
| 60 DAY 100% UNCONDITIONAL MONEY BACK GUARANTEE! 
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guaranteed. Watch the LearnWell4Life DVD, follow the guidelines in the user's guide carefully and apply it to your studies, and if you feel it has not improved your studies, then we want you to simply send back the DVD and write and tell us, and we will make the necessary arrangements to send you a prompt and courteous, no hassles, no questions asked, 100% refund.
ON THE OTHER HAND , if the LearnWell4Life DVD helps you study better than you've ever studied before and improves your academic results, we want you to email us your success story... to tell us about the results you achieved... and tell all your student friends about it too.
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All learners, students, teachers, lecturers and life-long learners: Get this DVD now and experience and witness how improved study skills can contribute towards your academic success and the success of your students!!! Right now, for a limited time, you can obtain this fantastic DVD and the accompanying user's guide for only $47!
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Grab this offer today and be the achiever that you have always wanted to be. If you have tried countless methods and none seemed to have worked, then you need to watch this DVD immediately. Make the wise choice. Get it now and see for yourself how your studies can be so much easier...
Best of Success, The EquipU4 Team, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
(equipu4@sun.ac.za)
P.S. So what are you waiting for? Have you already realized that you can be many steps closer in attaining your goals with this DVD at hand?
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