Sunday, January 27, 2013

Magical outcomes of structured learning methodology by Suresh C Joshi


In today’s era of advancement, computer is well thought – out as one of the sound admirable machine that stores almost everything through which it come across. This skillful manmade machine asks us to save the document in the form of files before exit, than why shouldn’t human brain? Do we save the principles learnt before we exit from a particular session of our study? Definitely not. What does saving a data in the brain mean?
Does it mean cramming the topic without understanding it? No. It simply means checking the availability of the concept in your mind by reproducing it in black and white (on paper) without help. Topics consisting huge calculations can be shortened by using own designed smart key steps. It is one of the best existing and checked methods to ensure the availability of any particular topic in your conscious mind.
There are some simple steps to get the best outcome from your learning style. The first and foremost step is the mental preparation to start your topic with positive and enthusiastic outlook about the topic. This is called ‘preparing your mind for learning’. Second step is to divide your task into small achievable targets which is known as ‘setting the goals’. Now, startup with the first fragments of your ease from the task according to the scheduled timeslots and try to complete it within the given time frame. The important footstep is to keep a record of your progress. It will boost your confidence in accomplishing the later segments of the task.
Make the statement “No study without writing” your key slogan. Because studying without writing is a total wastage of time, energy and broadly saying, enthusiasm. It is scientifically proved that the mind accepts well only when it is in active mode. It turns into alert when your optimum sense organs are active and lively which clearly indicate towards the requirement of strong coordination among organs like eyes, hands and brain. Before moving to the next topic, check it by writing whether the previous topic got settled, at least, temporarily in your brain or not. This is called ‘recalling and reproducing’. If you are able to reproduce what have you studied it means the data is saved in your mind. Though it is provisionally saved, but it is the first sign of acceptance of the data in your mind. You can save it permanently by successive follow up’s, which is called ‘revising the topics’. Failing in reproducing a meticulous topic as it is, doesn’t mean you are not skilled to do that, but it requires one more attempt. You can improve your recalling and reproducing by trying it again and again.
Remember these skills are not God gifted but needs to be developed and strengthened by once continuous endeavors. After getting satisfied from revised topic you can switch over to the next topic. This structured process takes less time, gives the best results and improves your creative writing skills and moreover increases your confidence level manifold.
In schools, this process is popular as ‘mock exams’. It is an effort to irrigate the ‘saving and reproducing processes’ before the final countdown (exam). Students should come up and participate in it voluntarily. It certainly gives a different shape to your efforts. It is an opportunity to gauge your preparation for any assignment you are handling. Be bold and have the courage to judge yourself. Take adequate remedial steps after every assessment to improve upon. We as human being learn by this method only. Enjoy studying by making it structured not abrupt and rushed. Wishing you every success in your candid efforts towards bright and exciting future.

Published in DSSTF Newsletter, Februrary 2012 issue.

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