Graduate Presents "How to Study Less and Learn More"
Former student and drama club enthusiast Andrew Watson '84 returned to Hawken's stage this week, this time in the role of educational expert.
A teacher since 1984, Andrew became interested in the intersection of neuroscience, education and psychology. Now president of Translate the Brain, he offers educational presentations and workshops that offer practical learning advice based on brain science.
During the course of a two-day visit to Hawken, Andrew presented proven study techniques to Upper School students, parents and teachers. Some of his tips included:
- spread out study sessions rather than doing the work all at once
- quiz yourself instead of re-reading
- study in silence
- don't multitask
- get at least 8 hours of sleep
Armed with Andrew's tips and his mantra that "Sleep is Homework," Upper School students have a few more tools to help them navigate their school work.
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Early Childhood, Lower, and Middle Schools, 5000 Clubside Rd, Lyndhurst, OH 44124
Birchwood School of Hawken, 4400 West 140th Street, Cleveland, OH 44135
Upper School, PO Box 8002 (12465 County Line Rd), Gates Mills, OH 44040
Mastery School of Hawken, 11025 Magnolia Dr, Cleveland, OH 44106
Gries Center, 10823 Magnolia Dr, Cleveland, OH 44106
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