UED102 - MEMORY, LEARNING & IMPROVING

CONCENTRATION

MODULE 3ASMIDAR ALIAS

UITM PAHANG (JENGKA)
ACTIVITY 1
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Understanding Memory Processes
How my memory works
What Is Memory

The ability to remember past experiences, and the power or

process of recalling to mind previously learned facts,
experiences, impressions, skills and habits.
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“Having a good memory” involves both putting information

into memory and getting it back out—both storage and
retrieval
 Information Processing Model

Memory is complex and contain s of

various processes and stages.

3 types of memory :
Sensory memory
Short-term memory (STM)
Long-term memory (LTM)
• To learn and remember, we must encode,
store, and retrieve information.

• STEP 1  ENCODING : interpreting

information in a meaningful way.

• STEP 2  STORAGE : working on

information so that it can be placed into
LTM.

• STEP 3  RETRIEVE : getting information

out of LTM.
SITI NAFISAH MD RASHID (UiTM CAWANGAN NEGERI
SEMBILAN KAMPUS KUALA PILAH)
 Type of MEMORY
Sensory Memory
If one PAY ATTENTION to the stimuli, it will go to
the short-term memory (STM). If one does not pay
attention, then the information will be lost.
 Type of MEMORY
Short-term Memory

Has two components: immediate

memory and working memory.

Immediate memory is the ability to remember

a small amount of information over a few
seconds.

Working memory is a system for temporarily

storing and managing the information required
 Type of MEMORY
Long-term Memory

Unlimited and large storage

Informative knowledge can be stored

for long periods of time.

From STM, information moved to LTM and

stored here for later use (retrieval). If the
information is not being used for some time,
forgetting may occur.
ACTIVITY 2
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 Memory Quiz

https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=9o76FR-k_1M
1. LIST DOWN ITEMS
2. LIST DOWN COLOR
MEMORY STRATEGIES
• HOW FORGETTING COULD OCCUR?

1. Did not pay attention to the information

2. Did not understand the information
3. Cramming (last minute study)
4. Did not have good strategies
5. Interference (having 2 exams on the same day especially if the subjects are
closely related for example psychology and counselling)
6. Test anxiety (negative thoughts about oneself, did not prepare well for the
test)
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR MEMORY?
1. Massed practice vs spaced practice
2. Break reading material down (again no cramming) for some period
of time.
3. Rehearsal– repeat the information many times.
4. Elaboration strategies :
•Associations – Associate with movies, songs, place, feeling. Example: Geology – stones – Thanos MCU
•Acronyms / catchwords – MAS (Malaysian Airline System), UiTM (Universiti Teknologi MARA)
•Acrostics / catchphrase – Carnivor, Herbivor, Omnivor, Decomposes. Can Henry Omit Dents
•Imagery – visualize the image of the information needed – use pictures
•Organizational strategies – mind mapping
•Comprehension monitoring strategies - SQ3R
ACTIVITY 3
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STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING
CONCENTRATION

• CONCENTRATION – focusing your attention on what you are doing.

• Causes of poor concentration :

 Lack of attention
 Lack of interest
 Lack of motivation
 Distraction from others
 Uncomfortable environment
 Physiological matters – illness, tiredness
 Psychological matters – personal problems, worries, anxieties

SITI NAFISAH MD RASHID (UiTM CAWANGAN NEGERI

SEMBILAN KAMPUS KUALA PILAH)
STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING
CONCENTRATION
• Use motivational and organizational strategies – create interest in the work, develop a positive
attitude toward you work, use goal setting strategies, use time-management strategies
• Create a positive learning environment – find a better location, reduce multitasking, minimize
distractions
• Deal with internal distractions – deal with personal problems, deal with competing activities,
• Use active learning strategies (as discussed in improving memory)
• Match your learning style to the task
• Monitor your concentration

SITI NAFISAH MD RASHID (UiTM CAWANGAN NEGERI

SEMBILAN KAMPUS KUALA PILAH)
SITI NAFISAH MD RASHID (UiTM CAWANGAN NEGERI
SEMBILAN KAMPUS KUALA PILAH)
SQ3R: SURVEY-QUESTION-READ-
RECITE-REVIEW

• is a comprehension strategy
• facilitates students think
about the text they are
reading while they are
reading.
• helps students “get it” the
first time they read a text by
teaching students how to
read and think like an
effective reader.
SITI NAFISAH MD RASHID (UiTM CAWANGAN NEGERI
SEMBILAN KAMPUS KUALA PILAH)
 CLOSING

MEMORY
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