icanStudy Student Type - Sprout Overview The following report is simplified and derived from the full report available for members on the iCanStudy program. Sprout learners have a strong foundation of a growth mindset but haven't developed effective deep processing habits or self-regulation skills yet. Sprouts are often new to the learning skill journey. As expected, Sprouts tend to see noticeable and linear improvements as they continue to develop self-regulation mastery over strategic learning methods. Over time, as their deep processing strengthens, they are able to ‘extract more meaningful learning from each ‘unit’ of time spent learning. Sprout Profile Fear zone difficulty: Some students struggle to learn new techniques due to insecurity associated with the Features ‘fear zone’. To limit unnecessary discomfort, practice and reflect often to make micro-adjustments and gradual changes to your learning system. Raw gem: potential for high levels of improvement and Advantages minimal unpredictable obstacles with correct guidance As Sprouts have many skills to work on, a slower and more methodical type of progress is recommended. Special Considerations | Clearly identify your current barriers and limitations and work on removing barriers and building strong foundations before moving on. Recommendations Follow these recommendations to unlock your potential. iCanStudy Community € icanstudy.com (6) icanstudyiCanStudy Walk, don't run One of the most common reasons Sprouts can struggle to improve is... excitement! Learning many new techniques can be very exciting. But remember that skills are only helpful if you can use them. Aim to develop a high mastery of each new technique before rushing onto the next. In our experience, learners become overloaded if more than 2 or 3 techniques are new and require effort and concentration to consistently execute. We recommend that you continue to practice and stabilise these techniques before adding more. ‘On the other hand, we consistently find that Sprouts who progress through our program slowly also improve steadily and predictably.’ Foundations are everything Sprout learners often carry a host of ineffective techniques or habits over years of learning. A common barrier to learning new skills is unlearning the old habits. Focus on developing a strong foundation of skills before moving to more advanced and nuanced learning techniques. Most learners can achieve a high level of excellence with only a strong foundation. Conversely, it is important to ensure that Sprouts do not develop bad habits that will need to be unlearned later. “Your foundation must become your new baseline. When you start working on more advanced techniques, the worst case scenario is that your foundational skill deteriorates and you fall into old habits.’ iCanStudy Community €@ icanstudy.com (6) icanstudy