Learning how to learn

Alina
2 Memory test

 Spoon  Belt
 Nose  Sun glasses
 Goggles  Charger
 Scissors  Keys
 Cinnamon  Mouse
3 Content

 Modes of thinking
 Einstellung effect
 Illusions of competence
 Procrastination and Tackling procrastination
 Pomodoro technique
 Memory and memory techniques
4 Modes of thinking

 Focused mode:
- concentrate
- conscious
- learn and understand

 Diffuse mode:
- relaxed
- subconscious
- free
5 Einstellung effect

 tendency of the brain to

stick to a tried-and-true
solution versus seeking out a
more efficient one

‘When you are stuck on a

problem, take a little break,
let your mind go into diffused
mode, and start again with a
clean slate in focused mode.’
6 Illusions of competence

 Recall
 Mini-testing
 The value of making mistakes
 Minimize highlighting
 Use deliberate practice
7 Procrastination

 the action of delaying or

postponing something.

 1. you start to do something you

don’t like
 2. your brain associates this with
pain
 3. you switch your attention to
something else
8 Tackling procrastination

 Keep a planer journal

 Commit yourself to certain
routines and task each day
 Delay rewards until you finish the
task
 Watch for procrastination cues
 Gain trust in your new system
 Have backup plans for when you
still procrastinate
 ‘Eat your frogs first’
9 Pomodoro technique

 25 minutes
 No interruptions
 Focus
 Reward
10 Writing tips

 Mind mapping
 Don’t edit while you write
11 Memory

Working memory Spaced repetition Long term memory

M T w T F S S
12 Memory techniques

 Memorable mnemonics
Richard of York gave battle in
vain.
 Association
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13 Memory techniques

 Meaningful groups
Spoon, nose, goggles
SPG – SPONGE
 Story
Angel was wearing goggles
when he broke Arsa’s nose
with a spoon.
 Memory palace
14 Summary

 2 modes of thinking: diffuse mode and focused mode

 Avoid illusions of competence by recalling and testing yourself
 Einstellung effect and procrastination
 Use mind mapping to write a good essay
 Memorize easier using memory palace, creating a story, using association
or meaningful group
15 Conclusion

“The capacity to learn is a gift; The ability to learn is a skill;

The willingness to learn is a choice.” Brian Herbert
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Thank you for attention!