The skills landscape in higher level study can sometimes seem complex, as subject disciplines, institutions, employers and professional bodies produce ever longer lists of skills they feel students should develop. The APT-S Study Skills framework simplifies such complexity by looking at three key things:
The term 'study skills' is used here to refer to more than just 'academic' skills. It includes a wider range of abilities that enable achievement in your studies. These can be viewed as four categories of skills:
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Academic, People and Task-management skills
As shown in the chart, your learning environment will frame the particular range of study skills that you will need to develop, and to what extent.
Self-management skills
The sets of interactions between the learning environment and you as an individual are complex. These will change frequently as you progress through your course. Good skills in self-management help you to manage these interactions more effectively and to identify the skills and qualities you need at any given time.
