READING SKILLS AND LEARNING SKILLS FOR

MBA ASSIGNMENTS
Principal Dr Thant Pyae Tun
CONTENTS

 Reading Strategies
 Some General Tips for Reading
 Learning Techniques
 Tips to Boost Learning Ability
READING STRATEGIES - SKIMMING
READING STRATEGIES - SCANNING
READING STRATEGIES – DETAILED READING
SOME GENERAL TIPS FOR READING
 Dedicate time to pre-reading : A 10-minute pre-reading session can significantly improve your
retention.
 Monitor your comprehension : If you find yourself getting distracted or reading mindlessly, consider
taking a break, regroup and pick it up again from where you last remember paying attention.
 Take breaks : Especially for longer texts, break up your reading into smaller, more manageable time
blocks (20 minutes) or sections (by subheadings or some other method).
 Be patient : Don’t expect to get everything the first time you read it. Remember that your first read is
always going to be harder, slower, and more taxing than your subsequent reads. Comprehension
improves when you focus on certain tasks or purpose one at a time.
 Be flexible : Correct your strategy if you find that you are having a hard time concentrating or
comprehending. Find resources to help you understand, picture, and connect the reading.
 Don’t worry (too much) about retention : If you end up specializing in a particular field, you will re-
read these works.
LEARNING TECHNIQUES

 Improve your memory - setting aside quiet time to study, rehearsing, and reading information aloud

 Learn in multiple ways - try writing out your notes on paper rather than typing on a laptop, tablet, or

computer

 Discuss what you learn – Participate in zoom class

 Build on previous learning - use relational learning, which involves relating new information to

things that you already know.

LEARNING TECHNIQUES (CONT’D)

 Don’t be afraid to make mistakes - making mistakes when learning can actually help improve

outcomes, especially if you correct your mistake and take the time to understand why it happened.

 Use repeated practice - returning for brief sessions over a long period of time

 Take tests – improve long-term memory of the information

 Stay Attentive/Focused when you are learning – Eg: switch off phone, set aside dedicated time.
TIPS TO BOOST LEARNING ABILITY

 Underline the key points

 Prepare your own study notes

 Make a study plan and stay organized

 Collaborate with study partners

 Take regular study breaks

 Recall your learning

 Give a try to new technologies