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Study and Organizational Skills
Study and organizational skills include techniques for effective learning, such as note-taking, time management, organization, test preparation, and research skills.
Importance for Literacy Development:
These skills are essential for academic success, helping children manage their workload and retain information more effectively. Good study habits support lifelong learning and academic achievement.
Children with poor study and organizational skills may struggle with managing their time, retaining information, and performing well on tests. These difficulties can lead to stress and lower academic performance.
Orton-Gillingham Approach:
The Orton-Gillingham approach supports the development of study and organizational skills through structured, explicit instruction and practice. Bender and Larkin (2003) highlight the importance of teaching these skills to improve academic performance. Their research shows that students who receive explicit instruction in study and organizational skills demonstrate better academic outcomes and greater self-confidence. Further executive functioning tutoring or support services can help students implement and develop these lifelong skills so we can set them up for academic success and work later in life.
Research Reference
Bender, W.N., & Larkin, M.J. (2003). “Reading strategies for elementary students with learning difficulties.” Corwin Press.
