MODULE 4 : MEMORY, LEARNING AND IMPROVING CONCENTRATION  

MEMORY STRATEGIES

Ø WHAT IS MEMORY?

Memory is the faculty of the brain by which data or information is encoded, stored, and retrieved when needed. (wikipedia)

Ø 3 TYPES OF MEMORY:

l Short term memory - Have only limited storage, must be repeated in order.

l Sensory memory - Just long enough to be transferred to short term memory. Allow individuals to retain impressions of sensory information after the original stimulus has ceased.

l Long term memory - Unlimited and large storage. If the information is not being used for long term, the information will be lost.

Ø WAYS TO IMPROVE MEMORY:

ü Repeated the information many times.

ü Write things down.

ü Make the information to acronyms.

ü Test yourself

ü Say things loudly.

ü Teach it to someone else.

LEARNING

Ø WHAT IS LEARNING?

Learning is process of acquiring new, or modifying existing, knowledge, behaviors, skills, values or preferences. (wikipedia) 

Ø LEARNING PYRAMID

CONCENTRATION

Ø WHAT IS CONCENTRATION?

Concentration is the abundance of a constituent divided by the total volume of a mixture. (wikipedia)

Concentration is a main cause for achievement. Not only for one time but for many times. It is the ability to focus the mind one single object or thought to the exclusion of everything else.

 Ø CONCENTRATION STATEGIES

ü Study at a place that naturally free from distractions.

ü Stick to a routine.

ü Be discipline with effective studies schedule.

ü Focus on your goals.

ü Be passion in whatever you do.