Rise Up Newham
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Empowering and Counselling of Youth
SPECIALIST CONFERENCES ON YOUTH EMPOWERMENT(3 conferences)
RUN DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS.
THE POWER OF SELF-ESTEEM & SELF-IMAGE ON ACADEMIC SUCCESS(3 DAYS)
CONFERENCE FOCUS
There has never been a more important time to address the critical issues of student self-esteem and self-image. These enormous issues have become a huge priority for schools and colleges due to the impact they have on mental wellbeing, academic performance and the life chances of teenagers.
This series of innovative and pioneering conferences will explore the very latest directions and developments in significant areas including social media, apps, body image, misogyny and suicidal ideation and how they play a crucial role in the self-esteem and self-image of students and the resulting impact they can have on academic success.
Bringing together renowned, leading experts, influencers and current practitioners in the field of mental health and wellbeing, this essential, cutting-edge conference focuses on the profound impact high self-esteem and positive self-image has on the academic success of students, exploring the specific challenges faced by youth in 2023 and beyond.
Keynote speakers include Influencers and Senior Mental Health Leads, consultants and lecturers focussing on the impact of what a powerful positive mental health has on academic achievement and attainment.
The conference also includes dynamic sessions on the impact of image editing apps on body image, challenge to misogynistic influencers (including Andrew Tate), with many more must see breakout sessions including the significance of addressing suicidal ideation, making resilient young men and women.
BENEFITS OF THE SESSIONS
- The Impact Powerful Positive Mental Health has on Academic Achievement and Attainment
- The big picture, the key challenges and the headlines – how high self-esteem can impact academic achievement
- How self-esteem/self-perceptions/self-image can be affected by social media, Instagram
- Why are our digital devices so addictive? Is addiction the correct word?
- The Impact of Image Editing Apps on Body Image Addressing
- Suicidal Ideation – Who is at risk? The signs to look out for that could indicate suicidal ideation
- Naming the Problem – Misogyny and Misogynistic Influencers: the ‘Manosphere’ inhabited by figures like Andrew Tate
- Practical Strategies: Constructive Dialogues with Boys – A model for strategic, ongoing engagement with teenage boys.
ABOUT THIS CONFERENCE
This engaging one day conference is designed for all students to effectively implementing successful study habits and revision strategies and examination skills required to succeed in the forthcoming examinations.
The sessions will provide real clarity and guidance on how to effectively implement high impact revision strategies and embed powerful levers for boosting learning and student outcomes.
The day is designed to be interactive, informative and valuable, with positive dynamic energy throughout from our excellent course leaders for this Study Skills day.(likes of Examiners and Subject Leads)
Student will take away Revision and Exam Hacks to implement straight-away.
KEY FOCUS AREAS
- Develop an understanding of metacognition and self-regulated learning
- Take away a range of revision strategies to maximise success levels in the examination
- Develop a greater understanding of what examiners are looking for Grade – 7 – 9 responses.(3-5 for SATS)
PROGRAMME to include
Improving Approaches to Learning
- Improving student learning techniques
- Top tips for memory retrieval and recall
- Promoting good study habits
- Analysing the effectiveness of learning methods used by students
- Psychology of learning – cognitive overload, retrieval practice and embedding knowledge into long-term memory
- Learn new strategies to support effective student behaviours, helping students to become self-regulated independent learners
Evidence Based High Impact Revision Strategies
- Examples of effective high impact revision strategies students can use to prepare for examination s
- Ask, explain and connect – elaboration of ideas
- No cramming – spaced practice
- Switch – interleaving topics
- Words & Visuals – dual coding
- Examples – concrete relevant examples
- Recall what you know – retrieval practice test
How to Alleviate Examination Stress
- The impact of stress on learning
- Alleviating the pressure on the exam
- Relieving anxiety
- Building resilience
- Well-being – how to stay motivated