Welcome Introduction 1/2
What are the contents of the module “Studying@Home”?
Studying@Home suddenly became a highly topical issue for students in spring 2020 with the onset of the corona pandemic: The new situation that the university as a “place” could no longer be visited, that the university library was closed and that courses were held online suddenly presented students with new challenges.
However, even without the corona pandemic, there had already been individual phases in their studies in which students prepared for an exam, for example, on their own. And if this involved studying for one’s final exams, then such a learning phase lasted several months as well.
Accordingly, the challenge of “Studying@Home” remains a topical issue for students, even independent of the pandemic.
For students, this “studying at home” can be problematic in very different ways: If teaching content is made available online, everyone must decide for themselves when to watch it. Technically, this is possible at 2 a.m. – but this may not be the time slot in which you can work most efficiently.
But what is a good time for you to watch and work on a lecture? The same applies to your individual, self-organised preparation and revision of teaching content.
We will look at these and other questions in this module.
However, even without the corona pandemic, there had already been individual phases in their studies in which students prepared for an exam, for example, on their own. And if this involved studying for one’s final exams, then such a learning phase lasted several months as well.
Accordingly, the challenge of “Studying@Home” remains a topical issue for students, even independent of the pandemic.
For students, this “studying at home” can be problematic in very different ways: If teaching content is made available online, everyone must decide for themselves when to watch it. Technically, this is possible at 2 a.m. – but this may not be the time slot in which you can work most efficiently.
But what is a good time for you to watch and work on a lecture? The same applies to your individual, self-organised preparation and revision of teaching content.
We will look at these and other questions in this module.
Perhaps you know the problem......
- that you find it difficult to structure your day?
- that you find it difficult to estimate how long you will need to complete a task (a seminar assignment, for example)?
- that you miss the exchange with fellow students when working at home?
- that you somehow never have enough time for studying due to your household duties?
- that you abandon your plans again and again?
- that you don't take the time for sports or meetings with friends during learning phases, although you miss these leisure activities?
In this module, we want to show you what support you can use to cope well with the special situation of studying at home. In doing so, we will also show you how to avoid possible “pitfalls”.
Before we start, we would like to explain a few elements of our module.
Characters
Throughout this module, you will meet 3 characters who deal with self-directed learning and working at home in very different ways.
Throughout this module, you will meet 3 characters who deal with self-directed learning and working at home in very different ways.
SusiStress
The “lockdown” hit Susi in the middle of a stressful, busy time. Sometimes her head starts spinning because there is so much she has to do.
ConnyConfused
Conny sometimes finds it quite confusing to apply all the clever tips for coping with stress. Somehow, she usually has the feeling that it all doesn't really fit in with her life.
GerryGelassen ("GerryRelaxed")
Gerry is more of a “cool guy” and doesn't get nervous even in this exceptional situation. He copes well with most requirements.
Questions for Reflection
In the module, you will be provided with questions for reflection again and again. Their purpose is to help you to reflect on the relevance of the content to your personal situation.
You can always recognise the questions for reflection by the girl with the purple hair (see figure on the left).
You can always recognise the questions for reflection by the girl with the purple hair (see figure on the left).
Worksheets
The symbol on the left always indicates that we have prepared a worksheet for you. This worksheet is available for you to download as a PDF, so you can print it out if you like.
Contact your Online Counselor
Questions may arise in the course of this module, perhaps in particular when you start to apply the contents of the chapters to your own everyday work.
Therefore, we offer you the possibility to contact us by mail. We will answer your individual questions and help you find solutions for problems in applying the new strategies.
You can use your university email address or a completely anonymised email address (for example, weltmeister2014@......). We will of course treat your messages confidentially.
You can reach us at the following email address: onlineberatung@psychol.uni-giessen.de
Therefore, we offer you the possibility to contact us by mail. We will answer your individual questions and help you find solutions for problems in applying the new strategies.
You can use your university email address or a completely anonymised email address (for example, weltmeister2014@......). We will of course treat your messages confidentially.
You can reach us at the following email address: onlineberatung@psychol.uni-giessen.de