Developing Effective Study Habits

LEONCIO P. LUMABAN, Ph.D. Education Program Supervisor II (Science)

Determine Your Learning Style

Active vs Reflective Factual vs Theoretical Visual vs Verbal Linear vs Holistic

An active learner
Likes to apply the lesson in real life Likes to discuss the lessons with others what they have learned Enjoys discussions and group problem solving

A reflective learner

Needs time to process

the lessons learned Needs to see the forest as well as the trees Appreciates it when there is a pause after learning

A factual learner Loves to learn facts and easily remember names and faces Prefers concrete details

A theoretical learner Is good at seeing the forest Does not like repetition and fact based learning Is comfortable with abstractions

A visual learner

A verbal learner

Recalls details in Recalls details in terms of pictures terms of words and images Prefers the use of In reading texts, s/he pictures in lessons focuses more on In reading books, the words s/he pays more attention to pictures than words

A linear learner
Likes to solve problems step by step Learns better if the details are presented on the list Learns best when the material is sequenced from the easiest to the hardest.

A holistic learner
Likes to piece together the lessons Learns better if the materials are presented as a whole story with details In solving math problems, s/he sees the solution but agonizes over the steps for the solution

Things to Avoid

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Avoid procrastination Avoid bad influence Avoid distractions Avoid becoming pessimistic

Avoid laziness

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