Mini Seminar: Study Skills

On Friday we had our last Mini Seminar for the term - how time has flown! Hayford Ayerakwa spoke about study skills and how to make the most out of our learning/revision time. He based his presentation on Yaw Perbi's book A++, a copy of which he donated after he was done. We'll be adding that (and hopefully a few more) to your library once it's done. Here are some of the main points he raised (as usual, pictures can be found after the jump):

• You are responsible for your learning; be in charge!
• Plan your studies
  
• Thinking, planning and preparation are fundamental; they are worth all the time you can put into them
• The brain works on principles
• Learners do best in environments which are psychically and psychologically comfortable
• A series oh short study sessions is more beneficial than one long session
• Learners become better with practice. Adults learn best through practice and participation
• The more senses one uses in learning, they higher the probability of recall
• People learn best what they read, see, hear, say and do
• The brain must have time for things to soak in. Rest, review, note.
  
• Memory is increased when facts are associated with familiar things
  
• Learners learn best when they enjoy the learning experience
• Each learner is unique and has a unique learning style
• managing time means making good use of ever passing moment

Thanks so much to Hayford for all the insight he shared with us! Continue reading to see pictures of the session