Experiment with learning strategies in our practical in-person learning labs:
- Practice proven strategies shown to improve learning and academic performance.
- Get feedback and guidance from a learning strategist and our specially trained peer mentors.
- Deepen your learning processes through reflective, strategic review.
Each learning lab will begin with a discussion of learning or study strategies followed by individual or small group practice. You will have an opportunity to troubleshoot strategies in real time. Bring any relevant course materials, including slides, coursework, assignment drafts and readings.
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Program Eligibility
All undergraduate, graduate and second-entry professional students
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How The Program Works
Learning Labs invite you to:
- Develop self-awareness to make informed decisions on how to approach learning tasks more effectively.
- Explore evidence-based learning and study practices through hands-on experimentation.
- Participate in collaborative learning, observing and evaluating effective strategies to enhance their own learning experiences.
Winter 2024 topics
Creating a Semester Plan
Plan ahead to manage your coursework and deadlines this semester.
Reading Difficult Texts
Build your confidence in navigating complex chapters and articles by practicing active reading strategies.
Meaning Making
Extract meaning from course materials and play with ideas to prepare for assignments, tutorials, tests or exams.
Action Planning & Prioritizing
Use practical tools and effective strategies to plan your work and prioritize your to-do list.
Oral Presentations
Refine your communication skills and practice effective techniques for oral presentations.
Catching Up
Overcome overwhelm and regain control of your academic work by creating a realistic plan to catch up at the end of the semester.
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Program Registration
Winter 2024 schedule
Learning Labs will be held in the Workshop Room A, 800 Bay (5th Floor).
- Creating a Semester Plan on Wednesday, January 17 at 3:30 p.m.
- Reading Difficult Texts on Wednesday, January 24 at 3:30 p.m.
- Meaning Making on Wednesday, January 31 at 3:30 p.m.
- Oral Presentations on Wednesday, February 7 at 3:30 p.m.
- Catching Up on Wednesday, February 14 at 3:30 p.m.
- Action Planning & Prioritizing on Wednesday, March 6 at 3:30 p.m.