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If this study skill is practiced enough, it will eventually become second nature to make connections between new and old concepts.
Compare and Contrast information. This is an effective approach to categorize concepts and results in a greater understanding of the subject matter. Essentially, this greater level of understanding facilitates retrieval of learned information when it is needed.
Even if you do not have time to do some in-depth studying, expose your mind to new material.. Taking a few minutes to quickly scan over new concepts and information that needs to be learned can prepare your mind for an understanding of these concepts, even if they don't sink in at first. Repetition in this fashion can be very beneficial.
Always have questions. Continually approach learning new concepts with questions. While progressively learning and understanding more about a concept or subject, it is helpful to remain mindful about what still needs to be learned. It is helpful to be curious and ask questions both to oneself, as well as to instructors.
Study material as though it needed to be understood in a way that it could be taught. This shift in perspective from student to teacher results in more efficient learning. The way to accomplish this is to organize the learned information in a way that is most...
It would even be helpful to write out a sort of "lesson plan" that indicates how a concept would be taught.
Take a break from studying. It is common to get burned out during study sessions, which results in low retention of information. It is most beneficial to study in shorter intervals, taking small breaks in between to stretch, drink water, move around. This will keep the mind fresh and alert, and more ready to process and retain new information.
Think about what newly learned information could be used for. This tactic aids in finding key components to new information, and applies it. This results in a an enhanced understanding of the concepts being studied.
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This also refers to the false impression that cramming is a successful learning technique. As this study notes; "…it is much better to create an interval between the times you study an item" ( Glenn, 2007, p. 2). Similarly, a study entitled Smart way to study (2009) also emphasizes that intervals between study session have been shown to improve retention and understanding of the material. This method also means
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