Learning techniques

We will have a look at the ways of effective learning, memorizing more information and not forgetting it soon. There is a large number of techniques, mentioned in various books by various authors. I have chosen those which have always worked for me. It is entirely up to you to find such techniques which will suit you. The module objective is, above all, to enable you to find your learning style and the most suitable learning method. 

 

At the completion of the module you will know:

• how to improve your memory,
• how brain training and jogging work,
• what your learning style is,
• a few methods of memorizing information better. 

Study material

 

Recommended bibliography

Use Your Head: Innovative Learning and Thinking Techniques to Fulfil Your Potential

Learning & the Brain Pocketbook

Introduction to Brain-Compatible Learning

The Learning Brain

Theory of Learning Styles and Practical Applications

Learning styles on wiki

Learning styles on MindTools

What is your learning style

Kolb learning style

 

Homework

Study the material once more time. You can study also some basic literature.

1. Write your assumption, what is your learning style.
2. Write which method is your favourite (which method are you using when learning?)
3. Write a method / process or some tip which you want to start to use (you can choose some method from study materil or from some literature or from Internet).
4. Try a method „Picture method - remembering the correct order“. Write your objects which reminds you of number shape. Than try this method and write me your comments to this method. 

Save your homework in .pdf, .odt, .txt or .doc format and send it to dchytkova@phil.muni.cz. Deadline is 12. 5. 2013.