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The Problem with Traditional Lecture-based Learning

Traditional lecture-based learning in school and college may not be effective for everyone as students have different learning speeds and styles.

Attending lectures with a large number of students can make it difficult to keep up with the material and may result in lower grades.

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Rebuilding the Approach to Learning

The author realized the need to rebuild his entire approach to learning after struggling with grades and finding studying to be miserable.

This process took him six years of reinvention to develop a system that fits his lifestyle, which may not work for everyone.

Consider reinventing your approach to learning to find what works best for you.

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Benefits of Recording Lectures

Recorded lectures allow for flexibility in studying, as they can be paused and played back.

This allows for a cozy desk setup with a reliable internet connection, a fresh cup of coffee, and a dope playlist.

Self-studying at your own pace, free from unnecessary distractions and peer or professor pressure, leads to more efficient learning.

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Alternative to Attending Lectures

Instead of attending lectures, a systematic approach can be followed:

Material can be studied first on your own, rewatching lectures only after gaining a better understanding.
Office hours with the professor can be attended for additional coaching if needed.
Taking handwritten notes is not necessary, but using flashcards for remnant information can be helpful.

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Using Outlines for Flashcards

One effective method for creating flashcards is to form an outline of the material first.

This outline can serve as a skeleton for all the flashcards, helping to organize the information in a logical and structured way.

This approach is also known as the Teach Back method or the Find-Ment technique.

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Teaching Back at a Fifth Grade Leve

After going through a section of the material, pause and try to teach back the main ideas or topics at a fifth-grade level.

If you can explain something to a fifth-grader, it means that you have a deep understanding of the topic.

This approach helps to ensure that you truly understand the material and are not just memorizing it word for word, which is a more effective way of learning.

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Balancing Learning and Reviewing

One key point from the video is the challenge of balancing learning new information while continuing to review what is already known.

Clear goals help remove stress and anxiety about what to do next, allowing for full immersion in studies and relaxation during off hours.

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Effective Study Approach

Another key point from the video is the author's effective study approach, which involves setting daily study goals, doing practice questions, reviewing weak areas, and improving flashcards.

The author also mentions the importance of studying weak points from the previous day and using a daily document to track progress and make improvements.

This approach has been found to be reliable and effective in staying on top of studies.

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IDEAS CURATED BY

Giovanni Spezia

@giovannispezia

Hi! 🔭 Nice to meet you all. My name is Giovanni, I'm 15 years old and live in Italy. I am a big dreamer and I wish to change the world. My mission is to help as many people as possible embark on the journey of leveling 🆙 in life.

CURATOR'S NOTE

📚Unleash your learning potential with a transformative approach: ditch lectures, embrace recorded lectures, flashcard outlines, and the Teach Back method for better grades and an efficient learning journey!

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