Learning Strategies

Students use different learning strategies in their personal study time. Learning strategies are techniques used to facilitate a better and faster learning. They also make the learning process easier and enjoyable.

Learning strategies include methods of study improvement, better memory and quiz answering techniques. An association strategy called loci is a classic example of a technique in memory enhancement. A fact is associated with a place to make it very memorable and thus memorisable.

Learning strategies that aim to increase the degree of the on-going learning is called “mathemagenic.” An example of this kind is the variable insertion of questions before, during or after a lecture or a written study material. The technique has shown an increase of the degree by which the learning takes place. This kind of strategy has caused a corresponding change in the way professors have delivered their instructions and lessons.

The SQ3R method is a very common and widely used learning enhancement device and has become a studying skill used by children with good study habits or under effective tutors. The method involves five simple steps. First, scan the whole lesson to be studied. Second, think of questions you want to ask about the subject matter or in other words, be curious of what the lesson may be about. The third step is the actual reading of the subject matter. Fourth is making a mental review of as much of the whole material. And finally, reviewing the whole lesson by reading again.

The development of other learning strategies is still ongoing. They include social interaction, conversation and situational or situated learning.

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