Who should attend the Individual Seminar in How we work?
This three-hour seminar is open to all students:
- who are discovering higher education after secondary school and have realised that their working methods are not suited to it;
- who are starting a new baccalaureate year and would therefore like to understand the reasons for their failure so that they do not make the same mistakes again;
- or who simply want to improve their performance, both in terms of the quality of their studies and their performance in exams (to avoid a second session);
- the seminar can be considered as a complement to the Coaching private lessonsbut there is no obligation to link the two services
What exactly are we talking about?
The Cogito Method covers all aspects of work methods in higher education (universities, colleges), both theoretically and through practical exercises:
- Taking notes;
- Organisation of time;
- Selection of relevant information;
- Memory function and memorisation techniques ;
- Role of the table of contents;
- Exam performance (including MCQs, on request)
- Application exercises are carried out throughout the course, using real course materials.
Why three hours on your own?
Why a strictly individual seminar?
Individual seminars on the method and organisation of university work offer a number of significant advantages. Firstly, they provide a complete customisation of learningThe course is tailored to the specific needs of each student, whether that means filling in gaps or exploring subjects of interest.
Then, solo work encourages autonomy, a crucial skill for academic research and future professional life. Students develop their ability to teach themselves and manage their time effectively.
You can also delve deeper into the subject without the constraint of following the pace of a group, offering the opportunity to delve into the aspects that excite or challenge the student.
What's more, feedback is direct and personalisedThis will enable you to rapidly improve your methodological and organisational skills.
The student's commitment is increased by this type of training, as they feel directly involved in their learning, which leads to better retention of information and improved academic performance.
This framework also allows sharper critical development, by talking directly to an expertIt confronts students with different perspectives and forces them to argue their points of view.
La concentration and productivity are also optimised without the distractions of a group, allowing the student to focus fully on the material. Finally, these seminars are an effective preparation for the independence needed for university research, where autonomy is often a must.
In a nutshellA strictly individual seminar in methods and organisation of university work offers personalised adaptation, greater autonomy, in-depth study of subjects, immediate feedback, flexible timetabling, greater commitment, developed critical thinking, adaptation to technologies, better concentration and preparation for research.
Discover our team Working method: the Cogito Method!
- PerineDoctor of Science, Master's degree in Chemistry
- Sylvie, PhD in biomedical sciences, former assistant professor at UCL, ULG
- KattySenior lecturer in psychology
- Auroredouble Master
- Drieudoctor in legal theory (Sorbonne)
Why learn a working method, why the Cogito method?
Because it's not easy to adapt to being a student on your own;
You have to learn to organise your time efficiently if you want to get to the heart of the matter and aim for success;
Because you need to know how your memory works to use it properly;
To learn not to summarise lessons but to study the qualitative material itself.... And you can learn how!
A reasoning quiz to get you started!
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- A pre-assessment interview
- Strictly personalised monitoring
- Private tutors trained by Cogito
- Qualified instructors
- 25 years' experience to help your child succeed
Seminar objectives and working methods
1. Efficient time management
The working method enables students to learn how to manage their time effectively. At university, courses often require a lot of work outside class hours, including reading books, doing projects and preparing for exams. A good working method helps students to plan their time properly, set priorities and avoid procrastination.
2. Organisation of knowledge
University involves a huge amount of content to assimilate. A structured working method enables students to organise their knowledge in a logical and coherent way. This makes it easier to understand concepts, memorise information and link it together.
3. Development of learning skills
A good working method encourages students to develop learning skills autonomous. This includes the ability to find relevant information, analyse academic texts, synthesise ideas and formulate clear arguments. These skills are essential for academic success, but also for professional life.
4. Preparing for assessments
University assessments, whether exams, written assignments or presentations, require rigorous preparation. An effective working method enables students to prepare adequately by studying regularly, revising lecture notes, practising exercises and asking questions to clarify difficult points.
5. Reducing stress
A well-established working method helps to reduce the stress associated with university studies. By being organised and having a systematic approach to learning, students feel more in control of their work and manage their workload better. This helps to prevent burnout and maintain a balance between studying and other aspects of life.
In short, the working methods seminar teaches effective time management, knowledge organisation, the development of learning skills, preparation for assessments and stress reduction. Students are encouraged to 'tame' a working method that suits their own needs and to adapt it as they progress through their university career.
