Effective Learner

1. Memory Improvement

Basic tips such as improving focus, avoiding cram sessions and structuring your study time are a good place to start.

2. Learn in Multiple Ways

Focus on learning in more than one way. Instead of just listening to a podcast, which involves auditory learning, find a way to rehearse the information both verbally and visually.
This might involve describing what you learned to a friend, taking notes or drawing a mind map.

3.Teach What You’ve Learned to Another Person

One of the best ways to learn something is to teach it to someone else.

Start by translating the information into your own words. This process alone helps solidify new knowledge in your brain. Next, find some way to share what you’ve learned.

 

4.Keep Learning (and Practicing) New Things

5.Look Up Answers Rather Than Struggle to Remember

Sometimes, we forget the details of things that we have already learned. If you find yourself struggling to recall some tidbit of information, that you are better offer simply looking up the correct answer.

6.Gain Practical Experience

If you are trying to acquire a new skill or ability, focus on gaining practical experience. If it is a sport or athletic skill, perform the activity on a regular basis. If you are learning a new language, practice speaking with another person and surround yourself with immersive experiences.

 

7. Understand How You Learn Best

Recognize your learning habits and styles.

 

8. Relational Learning

Relational learning, which involves relating new information to things that you already know. For example, if you are learning about Romeo and Juliet, you might associate what you learn about the play with prior knowledge you have about Shakespeare, the historical period in which the author lived and other relevant information.

 

9. Use Testing to Boost Learning

Testing can be more effective than studying..
Taking tests actually helps you better remember what you’ve learned, even if it wasn’t covered on the test.

10. Stop Multitasking

Multitasking can hurt learning effectiveness
 Multitasking can actually make learning less effective.  By switching from one activity to another, you will learn more slowly, become less efficient and make more errors. How can you avoid the dangers of multitasking? Start by focusing your attention on the task at hand and continue working for a predetermined amount of time.

Published by Dr.Adel Serag

Dr. Adel Serag is a senior consultant psychiatrist , working clinical psychiatry over 30 years.

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