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3 tips about learning styles

Rob
We all have a learning style which we feel most familiar with. However, by examining this
style, we can often find ways of making learning more effective.

Have you ever thought about what your preferred learning style may be? When you last
learned something, either formally or informally, did you enjoy and benefit from the
experience? If not, why didn't you enjoy it? How could you improve your learning
experience?

Maybe you're someone who feels you must see and write down what you are trying to
learn before you remember it – or maybe you're someone who quietly absorbs
information? Do you always need a teacher to hold your hand as you learn? Let's hear about
some learners' experiences…

Student 1
"I like to be in a relaxed, informal environment - a small mixed group."

Student 2
"I like to feel that I can ask the teacher to repeat explanations or words without any feeling
of anxiety or that I have failed or am irritating the teacher."

Working in a small group or asking a teacher to repeat explanations help those students
learn.

Now think about how you learn best… Admit you have a learning style and think about
how you can develop this. Identify your learning style or styles. Take a risk – try another
style, it may work better for you!

Learning effectively puts you on the right path to exam success. Good luck with your
studies.

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