Trying tk learn any material that is meaningless is a difficult task. Always try to understand the deeper meaning behind everything you read and learn.

Discover the Meaning 

Try to use a mnemonic device to memorize facts. <ol><li>Acronyms - Coined words </li><li>Acrostics - Coined Phrases </li><li>Interacting Images </li></ol>

Mnemonics 

There must be a dedicated area in the house which is NOT your bedroom or dining room where you are able to study for long periods of time.

Create a Study 

<ul><li>Survey </li><li>Question </li><li>Read </li><li>Record </li><li>Recite </li><li>Review </li></ul>

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Make sure you are not confusing recognition with remembering.

Underlining 

Every class you attend, every note you take, every text you read should be times where you think "I intend to learn this material". Such mindfulness will impact your learning effecrivity.

Mindfulness 

Allow us to divide a large amount of material into smaller more manageable portions. Make sure your study group does not degenerate into mere socialising.&nbsp;

Stay Groups

Competent note takers write only the key points, facts, definitions or concepts. Elaborate on your notes withing a few hours of the class. Ask for help if required.

Note Taking 

Always attend class regularly. You will learn more and it is good practice for the world of work.

Attendance 

Make sure you get enough sleep everyday. Sleep consolidates learning.&nbsp;

Get enough Sleep

Most students lose concentration after 20 to 30 minutes of studying. When you feel you are not learning efficiently take a break and reinforce your prior studying behaviour.

Reinforce your study behaviour 

Try to think yourself how to apply or use a new concept. Ask yourself when or where a particular concept would have the most value.

Deeper processing 

This book present proven strategies to enhance learning and reduce wasted study time in any learning situation.

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Books

This book presents proven strategies to enhance learning by employing effective study techniques. As learners utilize techniques from the book, they often find that they, in fact, learn more while studying less. The book is intended for students from junior high to post graduate level. Parents often tell their children to "study more" but if students are not using effective study strategies, they are often frustrated and generally wasting time.The book provides concrete strategies for concerned parents who want to help their children learn more effectively.This book is also helpful for teachers. Teachers often have little knowledge about how to enhance learning skills. They, like parents, usually tell students to "study more". Once again, this book provides concrete strategies so teachers can facilitate learning.

Professor Marty Lobdell taught Human Sexuality, Human Development and General Psychology for over 40 years at Pierce College. During this time, he won numerous awards for teaching excellency.

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