Study Method

Not all graduates are able to pursue a postgraduate qualification through the traditional method of full-time study on campus, so many institutions now offer alternatives. The majority of institutions recognise the need to support 'lifelong learning' and will offer at least part-time modes of study so that graduates can continue academic or professional development. These options are particularly popular for those students who want to combine studying with other commitments. Practical subjects such as visual arts or professional work-based qualifications are less likely to be offered through distance learning alone; this is due to the need for access to specialist facilities or assessment in a work environment. Traditional academic subjects such as history or literature can be offered through all modes of study. Types of study methods Part-time study  expects regular attendance at lectures and tutorials during teaching time (one or two evenings or one full day per we...

Don’t think that study skills are just about how to do well in school. A solid base of study skills and study tips is even more useful after you leave school, when you continue learning on your own. Here are the 5 Study Skills to Accelerate Your Learning: #1: Elaborative interrogation A great way to learn is to ask yourself questions. Little kids know this intuitively, as they run around asking “Why, why, why?” A great deal of research has proven that the kids are on to something. Getting students to answer questions, such as “Why is this fact true?” aids learning. The main reason asking “why” questions seems to work is that it encourages you to integrate the new fact with things you already know. Doing so improves your memory for the new fact by giving you more “hooks” to find it. Research also suggests that some ways of questioning yourself work better than others. #2: Self-Explanation The idea behind self-explanation as a reading strategy is to pause f...

If you want to excel in your studies, you need to master the art of effective studying. There are many ways to learn, understand, and retain the information you need to know for your course – you just have to find the one that best suits the type of learner you are. This includes figuring out what time of the day you learn best and what kind of environment is better for you to study in . Let’s start by looking at the types of learners that exist, and what they respond to when it comes to learning: VISUAL LEARNERS Visual learners respond best to study material presented in a more graphic way. This means that their study material should take the form of mind maps, charts, and tables. Adding colour and highlighting the important sections also helps. Visual learners should take detailed notes and transfer them into visual form to study effectively. AUDITORY LEARNERS Auditory learners study effectively when they hear the material they have to learn. An easy way to do this ...

Time Management Start using a calendar, planner, or task list at the start of the semester Write down important dates for exams, assignments and other projects on a calendar Make a weekly or monthly schedule to get an overall picture of when you'll be busiest and when you have free time Make a task list to keep track of things you need to do on a daily basis Although some people like to use lots of tools to manage their time, it's not always necessary. Decide on one or two that will help you the most Use short breaks in your daily schedule (such as an hour between classes) wisely. Schedule appointments on campus, check email or Courselink, or review your class notes Break large tasks into smaller pieces that can be completed within a few hours (or even a few minutes) Procrastination happens, but don't let it take over your life. Pay attention to what makes you procrastinate and try to avoid these triggers, especially during high stress times No one can - o...

STUDY WHEN YOU’RE TIRED, AND GET SOME REST! While this might sound counterintuitive at first, there’s some science to this madness: studying when you’re most tired immediately before bed can actually help your brain to retain higher concentrations of new skills, such as speaking a foreign language or playing an instrument. There’s even a term for it:  sleep- learning . As the memory-consolidation process does its best work during slow-wave sleep, your brain could be getting both the restoration and reactivation it needs during its time of rest at night. All of this means that reviewing study materials before bad can actually help you brain learn, even in your sleep. STICK TO PRINT Tablets and other mediums of e-learning are great for convenience and portability, but research proves that when it comes to how to study in college, traditional print materials still have the upper hand. While some researchers argue that adopting new habits like scrolling, clicking, and pointing ...

Repetition:   In order to remember something effectively we need to move it from our  S hort  T erm  M emory to the  L ong  T erm  M emory. This can be achieved by repeating what you want to study over and over. Repetition can be achieved by depicting the study material into graphs, reading the study material out loud and listening to it thereafter and by visualizing the learning material. Association:   You can associate things to be remembered by creating mnemonics and/or by linking it to visual images or experiences. You can associate study material by linking it to self-created stories, images, colors, smells, and feelings. Whenever you need to remember what you have associated you just need to think of the story/image/etc. that you have linked to it and it will be very easy for you to recall the associated memory. Summarize:   A lot of students are overwhelmed when they have to memorize the whole content of a book that is the m...

Every one of us is applying different studying methods , some of them are very effective others are not. The basic types of studying are Visual, Auditory, Emotional and Kinesthetic, but most of us are combining these three types unconsciously. Visual Learners A Visual learner can study in an effective way when the learning material is depicted in a visual way ; e.g. in the form of charts, maps or brainstorming. In order to study effectively, you should try to transfer the learning material into tables, charts or whatever suits you most that allows you to depict your material. Another very helpful tip is to highlight important notes in your study material with colorful markers. Auditory Learners An Auditory learner can study most effective when he can hear the material that needs to be remembered.  You can do this by recording yourself reading your most important notes and mentioning the most important aspects or points of a topic. Afterward, you can listen to what you ...

Here are some effective study methods and will explain to you how to study effectively.  You found this blog as you are probably searching for  effective study techniques  that will help you to succeed in a test, pass an exam or to improve your study skills. This post presents you some of the most effective study methods that you can implement when studying for your exams or when studying for college.  Create a good study environment One of the best places to study effectively is the library as it is a quite environment , where conversations are not tolerated or are only permitted in whispers. A library is also an excellent place where you much likely won´t get distracted as you will be asked to turn off your mobile phone. However, if you prepare to study at home you should look for a place where you won´t get distracted by any means (friends, parents, siblings, TV, internet, telephone, etc.). The better you can avoid distractions the more you can concentrate ...

1. The Classic Note Taking This one is a personal favourite. In order to attempt this studying method , I encourage you to start way in advance of your exam; note taking usually ends up taking a lot more time than anticipated. If you’re typing it up on your computer, you may go more quickly but research has shown that handwriting your notes actually enhances your encoding of the material, and therefore your memory of the subject. Use colours! Highlighters! Underline! Bold! Draw material from both the lectures, your class notes and your textbook if you have enough time. Make sure you can easily tell apart your definitions from the rest of the notes, but ensure as well that you only write down the relevant information, and keep it short! Piece of advice: don’t write down word for word the textbook like I did in grade 10… it takes a LOT of time and it’s really not efficient. 2. The Verbal Encoding Some people are much more vocal in their studying. There are different ways to ap...

1. Making and Keeping a Study Schedule Set aside certain hours of each day for study just as you do for nourishment and sleep. Keep the same schedule faithfully from day-to-day. The amount of time needed for study will vary for each individual based on skills with the subject matter. An average of two hours of study each day for each hour in class is recommended. Going to class is only the beginning; the real work begins afterwards! 2. Studying in an Appropriate Setting — Same Time, Same Place, Every Day If concentration is your problem, then the right surroundings will help you greatly. Your study desk or table should be in a quiet place – free from as many distractions as possible. You will concentrate better when you study in the same place every day. It’s a mind set. For example, when you sit down at the kitchen table, you expect to eat. When you sit down in an easy chair, you watch TV, etc. Developing the habit of studying in the same place at the same time everyday will i...