Effective Study Memory & Concentration Enhancement

Effective Students Are Motivated Intrinsically –Appreciate the value of lifelong learning Set Realistic, Yet Challenging, Goals Evaluate Goals Regularly Are Disciplined Are Active in Their Learning Style Integrate both Classroom & Life Lessons

What Kind of Student Are You? Crammers –Is this good for long term retention? Book highlighters –Is the whole page highlighted? Do you integrate lectures, readings and discussions?

It Has Been Said That We Remember: of what we read. of what we hear. of what we hear and see. of what we say or write. of what we say as we do. 10% 20% 30% 70% 90% Passive Active

Creating an Environment Conducive to Learning

Address External Distractions Friends, family, and the phone. Blow up the television! Create a study area for studying. Stay away from the windows. What about music and studying? Watch those lyrics!

Address Internal Distractions Use time management - start at designated time. Confront the personal issues. What about daydreaming? What if it is the professor? Reality check time. Don’t over prepare the study area!

Take Care of the Physical Self Eat regular and well balanced meals. Be aware of ergonomics. Exercise! Get the right amount of sleep.

Ways to Remember Interest + Intent = Relevancy Selecting major points - Outlining Active Recitation & Ongoing Review Distribute Learning plan

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