The art of learning.

Tweet

The ultimate aim of education is to teach the student to learn by himself and to develop in him a lifelong passion for learning. Many students have difficulty in learning, commonly called studying. Generally it is viewed as a problem in concentration. Here are a few simple practical suggestions to improve the effectiveness of your studies: First and foremost, abolish the word "boring" and "studying". Use the word "learning" instead. Concentration is a skill that has to be cultivated. Concentration is directly linked to interest. So the best curve is to get interested in the subject. The best way to study is to read a paragraph first, then close the book. Do this after every paragraph and finally after finishing the chapter. For every hour of reading, write for at least ten minutes. Along with reading, speaking and writing, make attempts at thinking. If possible study at the same time in the same room with the same lighting every day. Before you begin your studies, practice a small ritual. When you take a break after studying for a few hours, engage only in those kinds of activities from where you can easily get back to studying without having any residue of it in your mind. To manage anxiety, the night before the exam sleep well, get up leisurely, and at least one hour before you leave your house for the exam, get involved in any activity of your choice that is fun and relaxing. Afer the exam, don't think or talk about the exam at all. Simply go home and unwind.