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| Childhood Learning (By: Andrew Bret Wallis) |
“No matter how one may think himself accomplished, when he sets out to learn a new language, science, or the bicycle, he has entered a new realm as truly as if he were a child newly born into the world.”-Frances Willard
Exams period, it can be a hard time for some students or it can be a time of entertainment for others.
Do you want to know how to keep yourself on track in this period? How to keep your enthusiasm up? How to study hard?
In a nutshell you want to know how to learn with the spirit of a kid full of joy & excitement? The answer is simple, use the Metacognition.
According to Julie Halter Metacognition is:
“Knowing how to learn, and knowing which strategies work best, are valuable skills that differentiate expert learners from novice learners. Metacognition, or awareness of the process of learning, is a critical ingredient to successful learning.”
I know this feeling when you have an exam, worrying with some fear of failure. Even the word can put you in unpleasant mode.
But it is time to change all that.
It does not matter how many days remain for the exam. We can use a genius plan & schedule for every state even if one day remains.
And the condition is: do not be afraid just trust Allah then believe that you will save the day with a reconcile from Allah.
Let us take an example: you have an exam so your way of thinking must be as follows:
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| Using metacognitive strategies to study for an essay exam. |
Here are metacognitive strategies for successful learning:
- Awareness:
- Consciously identify what you already know
- Define the learning goal
- Consider your personal resources (e.g. textbooks, access to the library, access to a computer work station or a quiet study area)
- Consider the task requirements (essay test, multiple choice, etc.)
- Determine how your performance will be evaluated
- Consider your motivation level
- Determine your level of anxiety
- Planning:
- Estimate the time required to complete the task (5,3,2 or even 1 day)- Plan study time into your schedule and set priorities- Make a checklist of what needs to happen & when (including seeing previous final exams, revisions)- Organize materials- Take the necessary steps to learn by using strategies like outlining, mnemonics, diagramming, etc.
- Monitoring and Reflection:
- Reflect on the learning process, keeping track of what works and what doesn't work for you- Monitor your own learning by questioning and self-testing- Provide your own feedback- Keep concentration and motivation high
Trust me your worrying and anxiety won’t let you make benefit of what you learn. Don’t be afraid as time pass; if you don’t have time, make time.
“You will never find time for anything. If you want time you must make it.”-Charles Buxton
It is time to enjoy while learning. It is time to learn the true science. If you know the concept of what you are learning you will never forget in the exam & you will pass with excellent. In addition you will increase your knowledge. Finally do your best and let the leaves fall where they may.
Taste the joy of learning…
Enjoy your EXAMS period… Live Better Life…
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