The education system in the recent times have tided towards
a very conducive and competitive coast exposing children to diverse concepts, quizzing
formulas, different subjects, and varied languages to learn in the schools and
colleges. Adults too are seen adding degrees and other credentials to their CVs
to build a platform that enhances their careers. Every learning process comes
with the need to understand and memorize its concept distinctly. Children and
adults alike often come across a momentary mind block which could make it
difficult to recall or memorize certain information or theory. At any age learning
remains constant, but memorizing new concepts and recalling them can sometimes
become tricky for many. Here are a few easy techniques that can make learning
easy.
Tip 1 – Don’t be shy, voice out.
We all come across confusing or difficult to
understand concepts & theories that we have to learn. The key to figuring
that out is to get rid of your inhibitions of voicing doubts & difficulties
with your Instructor/teacher. Ask your Instructor/teacher to revise the concept
with you. If you're at home when the confusion occurs, your
parents/spouse/friend might be able to help. But do not sit over your doubts
& pile it up or worse not address it at all because you never know how
important the concept or theory is from the exam point of view which could make
you lose out on crucial marks.
Tip 2 - Can you teach it?
It is a tried and tested method by many students
that if you are able to explain a concept and what you have learnt to someone
else, and if the person has understood what you are trying to teach them implies
that you have understood the concept clearly.
it is the most easiest way of conducting a self
analysis of what you have learnt and if you have understood it enough to
explain it to another.
Tip 3- Break it, till you make it!
If you have a lot to learn, don't fret you can manage
that by breaking the vast portion into small portions.
E.g. - You have a huge answer of 6 lines (250
words) to by heart, start by memorizing the 1st 2 lines, then moving on to the
3rd and 4th and then to the remaining last 2 lines.
Don’t worry if you can’t remember something in
the first try, remember practice makes man perfect!
Tip 4 - BRAINSTORM!
The quickest way to understand & remember a
concept is to brainstorm about the topic with people who have to study the same
subject/topic/concept/theory etc.
E.g.- If you need to understand the Principles
of Management, sit with your friends who need to learn the principles as well
and discuss and explain the principles to each other this way you will learn
faster.
Tip 5 – Mark em down!
We're
all guilty of putting things off sometimes but Waiting until the last hour to
study for a test can make the studying very stressful; It also makes it hard
for you to put in your best. One of the best ways to make sure that doesn't
happen is to plan ahead.
You can invest in a cool calendar (something that you
would like to keep by your desk or study area) and write down your test and
assignment due dates. Keeping a reminder of important dates would ensure you do
not miss out on any submission dates and it would also give you enough time to
chalk out a plan about how much time and efforts are going to be required to be
put in to study, write an assignment or complete a project after school each
day. This method would ensure you do not have any pile on before an important
exam or submission.
