Learning Techniques.. Continued

This is an extension of my post on December 12th regarding learning strategies. We'll also look at how to use the knowledge we've gained from this blog. Please share and comment so that we may all benefit from shared knowledge. 

I. How to Recall More While Studying Less: Practical Learning Strategies Derived from Cognitive Psychology Studies

ü  Take a Self-Test with Retrieval Practice! Put another way, administer mock exams to yourself.
ü  Store your course materials aside and try to remember what you can.
ü  You can write, speak, sketch, and engage in other mental exercises to improve your recollection.
ü  You can create or use cover-recall-and-check exercises, flashcards, or practice exams.
ü  Practice exams are frequently available via teachers, online, and in textbooks.
ü  Check your performance by cross-referencing your answers with the course materials after recalling.
ü  Make sure you check accurately. It might be beneficial to divide ideas into smaller parts or "idea units."
ü  You might wish to practice remembering definitions, specifics, examples, etc., depending on the course.

To be ready for a future midterm or final test, you should practice retrieval on your course materials multiple times, getting better at it each time.

II. When to Study: Use Spaced Practice

ü Make sure you prepare for every course several times over several days.
ü  Make an early start by creating a study program based on the syllabus.
ü  You must schedule regular time to concentrate on a portion of every course.
ü  You can schedule your learning sessions every two days, every other day, etc.
ü  A learning session can last anywhere from an hour to two hours at a time.
ü  Try to cover both new and old content in each session. For example, 25% new and 75% old materials.
ü  Use strategies for evidence-based learning, such as retrieval practice, in every session.
ü  Adhere to your "spaced" learning plan. This will take a great deal of discipline and dedication!

In general, spread out the knowledge you acquire throughout time and at consistent intervals. By adopting spaced practice, you can avoid the frequently unproductive strategy of "cramming" for a test at the last minute.

III. Maximize Learning: Successive Relearning

ü  Try sequential relearning, which combines spaced practice with retrieval practice to provide you the "best of both worlds"—utilizing both strategies simultaneously. 
ü  You should practice tests after relearning in steps until you can remember every response accurately at least once (or twice, for more accessible topics like terms, names, or dates). Next, confirm that your responses are accurate. After that, repeat the procedure three or four more times on different days.
ü  Retrieval practice is completed more quickly with this strategy with each new session. Additionally, you are spreading out your education over time.

You will become more adept at remembering material after each learning session if you successively retrain yourself.  Stated differently, you can retain more information while studying for shorter periods.

The following post will cover the strategy and tactics for increased retention. 

Sreeram Chellappa

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