Potter, Pauline R.2023-11-012023-11-012007-01-012012-10-22Potter, P. R. (2007). Preparing students from a different culture for examinations: A pastoral care investment with costs and benefits. <em>TEACH Journal of Christian Education, 1</em>(1), 27-32. doi:10.55254/1835-1492.1008https://doi.org/10.55254/1835-1492.1008https://research.avondale.edu.au/handle/123456789/03416767<p>This study sought to address perceived student study skills needs, as part of a secondary school’s pastoral care program. Utilising a teacher action research approach, the inquiry focused on three main areas: investigating students’ prior study habits; the nature of existing, ineffective study habits that impaired performance; and ascertaining the impact of a study skills intervention program. Findings indicated that many students either were unaware of, or not employing, study skills. Ineffective time and self management impaired students’ study performance, possibly linked to a ‘cultural trace’. Perceived improvements in students’ study habits were reported, both by students and teachers. Three likely reasons were identified: The imminence of exams acting as a catalyst, the newly learned study skills, and encouragement by the teacher.</p>en-usteaching study skillsstudy skills intervention programstudy skills programsecondary schoolJournal Article