Try and figure out what sort of learner you are; visual, audial or kinetic. This will help you find exacts techniques that will suite your learning style best.
For me there were a few fundamental processes that I used to achieve the best that I could:
1. Try and write your notes as much as possible. The more you go over that information the better. If you take a class which has large amounts of notes etc. start to break them down into smaller sections and pick out the key parts from each section then re-write this out. It may use up a lot fo paper but the more times the information is shifted through your brain the easier it is to remember. I used to take notes in class, go home and re-write, then a few weeks later create a good copy typed version, then to study I would use the typed version to revise and read over.
2. Eliminate all distractions. Just unplug everything and hide your phone. Trust me, it helps so much.
3. Use different methods to recall information. This will just make it more interesting to study. For example, use a minds map to recall different functions of a cell, then do practise questions for your maths study, and maybe trying flashcards for anatomy.
4. Try and plan as early as possible so you can start study earlier. This way you won't be procrastinating for as long.
5. Always ask for help. If there is ever a concept that you don't understand I'm sure your teacher will more than happy to help. If not, you can try looking online or asking a friend. It will help you iron out any issues well in advance and eliminate stress from not understanding something.
There are quite a few more but I think these are the main, most useful ones.
For me there were a few fundamental processes that I used to achieve the best that I could:
1. Try and write your notes as much as possible. The more you go over that information the better. If you take a class which has large amounts of notes etc. start to break them down into smaller sections and pick out the key parts from each section then re-write this out. It may use up a lot fo paper but the more times the information is shifted through your brain the easier it is to remember. I used to take notes in class, go home and re-write, then a few weeks later create a good copy typed version, then to study I would use the typed version to revise and read over.
2. Eliminate all distractions. Just unplug everything and hide your phone. Trust me, it helps so much.
3. Use different methods to recall information. This will just make it more interesting to study. For example, use a minds map to recall different functions of a cell, then do practise questions for your maths study, and maybe trying flashcards for anatomy.
4. Try and plan as early as possible so you can start study earlier. This way you won't be procrastinating for as long.
5. Always ask for help. If there is ever a concept that you don't understand I'm sure your teacher will more than happy to help. If not, you can try looking online or asking a friend. It will help you iron out any issues well in advance and eliminate stress from not understanding something.
There are quite a few more but I think these are the main, most useful ones.
November 1st, 2012 at 12:47pm
