26LC 04 006 BESC - Learning Together: Study Skills for Students and Families at Home and School

WORKSHOPS 15TH, 22ND & 29TH APRIL 6PM - 6.45PM

This three-part webinar series is designed for students and their parents/guardians, focusing on how home and school can work together to support effective study and wellbeing. Linked to the Looking at Our School 2022 domains of Learner experiences, Learner outcomes and Teachers’ collective/collaborative practice, the series explores how the learning environment, routines and relationships can set students up for success.
Across the three sessions, participants will look at creating a supportive study space, building organisation and motivation, tackling procrastination, developing coping skills and enhancing memory and recall through practical study strategies. Each session is designed to be accessible, practical and encouraging, with follow-up resources provided.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this three-part series, participants will be able to:

Session 1 – Setting the Foundations

• Identify the key features of a supportive home learning environment that complements the work of the school.
• Understand common misconceptions about study and how these can affect motivation and outcomes.
• Develop simple organisational routines (timetables, checklists, systems) to support regular, focused study.

Session 2 – Motivation, Procrastination and Coping Skills

• Recognise factors that influence student motivation and how parents/guardians can support positive engagement.
• Use practical strategies to reduce procrastination and build productive study habits.
• Explore basic coping skills to help students manage stress and balance schoolwork with other aspects of life.

Session 3 – Memory, Visual Organisers and Balance

• Apply evidence-informed strategies to enhance information retention and retrieval.
• Use tools such as Visual Organisers and other visual organisers to support understanding and recall.
• Reflect on the importance of ‘work–life balance’ for students and families and identify practical ways to maintain it during busy times.

Professional Bio
Kieran Sweeney is an accredited post-primary based coach with experience as an AP1, Deputy Principal, Principal and previous Director of the Limerick Education Centre. He is a qualified and certified