TOPIC 5

 MEMORY LEARNING AND IMPROVING 

CONCENTRATION

MEMORY STRATEGIES

Memory refers to the processes that are used to acquire, store, retain, and later retrieve information. There are three major processes involved in memory: encoding, storage, and retrieval.

Memory problems can range from minor annoyances like forgetting where you left your car keys to major diseases, like Alzheimer's and other kinds of dementia, that affect the quality of life and the ability to function.

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HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR LEARNING?

Jot it down. The act of writing with a pen and paper helps implant the memory into your brain—and can also serve as a reminder or reference later on.

Attach meaning to it. You can remember something more easily if you attach meaning to it. For instance, if you associate a person you just meet with someone you already know, you may be able to remember their name easier.

Repeat it. Repetition helps the memory become encoded beyond your short-term memory.

Group it. Information that is categorized becomes easier to remember and recall. For example, consider the following group of words: Desk, apple, bookshelf, red, plum, table, green, pineapple, purple, chair, peach, yellow. Spend a few seconds reading them, then look away and try to recall and list these words. How did you group the words when you listed them? Most people will list using three different categories: color, furniture, and fruit.

CONCENTRATE

Concentration means focusing your attention on what you are doing. Do not do any else things that will disturb you and you did not pay your attention so you will miss your important information in your class or where you have been going.

HOW TO IMPROVE CONCENTRATE?

-Be an active learner or listener in class. Put your hands up if you do not understand.

-Be focused in class. Ignore anythings that will disturb you if you did not want to dismiss any important information.

-Use motivational goals to keep your focus and remain you what you want to archive all semester or do you want to repeat your sem?

WHAT IS A READING SKILL?

Reading skills are abilities that pertain to a person's capacity to read, comprehend, interpret and decode written language and texts. Exceptional reading skills can be highly beneficial to assimilating and responding to written communications like emails, messages, letters, and other written messages. Using reading skills in the workplace can also be important for ensuring effective written communication, which can result in less miscommunication or misunderstanding of expectations.