Memory Learning & Improving Concentration

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 :

1. SHORT TERM MEMORY - A potential to maintain in long term .
2. LONG TERM MEMORY - A potential to maintain in short term .
3. 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