CHAPTER 5; ( MEMORY, IMPROVING CONCENTRATION & READING SYSTEM )

 

The term "learning pyramid" refers to a collection of well-known learning models and representations that relate varying levels of retention brought on by distinct types of learning. This could mean that learning has some stages that explains from the moment that we receive the information and how to process it to our brain until the stage where it fully uploaded and downloaded clearly. This is needed for us, humans as we are a creature and not a mechanical device or some things so that it will remain in our brain clearly and understandable.

Students need to understand how information is learned and to understand the needs of using various kinds of active learning strategies in learning, retaining, and using the information. Such as we as students need to train our brain to UPLOAD and DOWLOAD the data or information received. For example, when we read the text from the books, set of data, variety of information, do some research is the moment that we UPLOAD the information in our brain. Then, we need to secure the information by DOWNLOADING it by answering questions, doing quizzes, rewrite notes, do revisions, teach others, or even question yourself about the certain topics from the information that you have read which you have uploaded before.

We, as humans have brain which function using three main sensors such as ears, mouth, nose, skin, and eyes. This leads us to do some system while getting input using the sensors and process to three types of memory which is: -

• Sensory Memory (SM) → information coming from one of 5 senses

                                                                    (ex; hear the explanation and focus)

• Short-Term Memory (STM) → rehearse or repeat and use some active learning

                                                                    (ex; hear, see, and write or solve question)

• Long-Term Memory (LTM) → revision after class

                                                                     (ex; reread, repeat, exercises, and revisions)

    HOW FORGETTING MAY OCCUR ?

•           Not pay attention in class / lecture (not focus / distracted)
•           Not understand
•           Cramming (last minute study)
•           Do not have strategies (unclear)
•           Anxiety (assignments & test piling up / stress / negative thought / unprepared)

AFFECTIONATE MEMORY STRATEGIES

•           Massed practices (revision / quizzes)
•           Break reading material (2 chapter a day, not all a day)
•           Rehearsal (repeat – reread – reteach)
•           Elaborate strategies (acronym / image / acrostics)

APPENDIX 7 ; MEMORY STRATEGIES

As you can see I've got 4 marks and that's means I didn't use good enough memory strategies and need to change to a better strategies to strengthen my memory for a better future.

APPENDIX  8 ; ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGIES

WHAT CAUSES OF POOR CONCENTRATION ?

•           Lack of attention
•           Lack of interest
•           Lack of motivation
•           Distractions from others
•           Uncomfortable environment
•           Physiological matter (illness / tired)
•           Psychological matter (anxiety / worries / problems)

STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE CONCENTRATION :-

1.       USE : use goal settings and time-management settings
2.          CREATE : create positive environment – find better location, minimize distractions
3.          DEAL : deal with personal problems / competing activities
4.          USE : use active learning activities (discussed above)
5.          MATCH : match your learning style to the task
6.          MONITOR : monitor your concentration

APPENDIX 9 ; CONCENTRATION STRATEGIES

As for these questions, I've got 6 marks and it indicates that I'm using a good concentration strategies but however, I still need to improve my concentration to be more focus and to avoid from being distracted too easily. So, in case to do that, I need to know my weaknesses and fix it to improve myself better.

APPENDIX 10 ; CONCENTRATION CHART

By using this chart, it made me easier because now I know the cause and the strategy on how to improve my concentration in study also I need to decrease my negative attitude to have a clearer image on my studies.

READING TEXT

WHAT IS SQ3R METHOD ? 

In a nutshell, SQ3R is a reading and study technique. By encouraging the reader to use each reading stage (Before, During, and After) consciously, moving from minor facts to significant concepts and back again, it is a sequence meant to improve retention and understanding.

In conclusion, this method can really help us in understanding a topic better and more affectionately because it trained us how to be an active reader. So from the information that we read, if we apply this method into it, it will help improving our memory so we can easily memorize the topic. Have a try !