Memory and learning are so closely connected that people often confuse them with each other. For example, you learn a new language by studying it, but you then speak it by using your memory to retrieve the words that you have learned. Memory is very important to all learning because it lets you store and retrieve the information that you learn. Thus, memory depends on learning and learning also depens on memory.
LEARNING PYRAMID
MEMORY VS BRAIN
- Memory is individual ability to store,retain & remember an information and experience. (Computer Software)
- Brain is an organ (Computer Hardware)
ANALOGY COMPUTER
INFORMATION PROCESSING MODEL
Types of memories :
- SHORT TERM MEMORY - A potential to maintain in long term .
- LONG TERM MEMORY - A potential to maintain in short term .
- SENSORY MEMORY - A potential to maintain the sensors of information stimulus .
FORGET & REMEMBER
WHY ALWAYS FORGET?
- INTERFERENCE
- TIME FACTOR
- FINDING ATTENTION
WAYS TO REMEMBER
- INTEREST
- EXERCISE
- REPEAT
- TRAINING DRILL
HOW FORGETTING COULD ACCOUR
- did not pay attention
- did not understand
- cramming
- did not have strategies
- interference
- test anxiety
IMPROVE YOUR MEMORY STRATEGY
- massed practice vs spaced practice
- break reading material down
- rehearsal-repeat the info many times
- elaboration strategies
UNDERSTANDING CONCENTRATION
Concentration is focusing your attention on what you are doing. It is important during reading, listening & studying.
CAUSES OF POOR CONCENTRATION
- lack of attention
- lack of interest
- lack of motivation
- distraction from others
- uncomfortable environment
- physiological matters (illness & tiredness)
STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE CONCENTRATION
- use motivational and organizational strategies
- create a positive learning environment
- deal with internal distractions
- use active learning strategies
- match your learning style to the tasks
- monitor your concentration
SQ3R READING/STUDY SYSTEM (CONCENTRATION CHART)
BEFORE : SURVEY , QUESTION
DURING : READ
AFTER : RECITE , REVIEW
