Effective Learning
Exam times almost always turn out to be anti-progressive for anyone who’s preparing for any examination! You and I have both experienced those stressed out days when we used to start studying blindly without making a solid plan. Both of us will agree that we used to end up at the same place after weeks of burning the midnight oil - NOWHERE !!
Today is a different day! As the saying goes, yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but TODAY is a gift! And a gift is what I bring to all of you today! In this section I am presenting a preparation plan or rather, a studying plan which shall transform the way you prepare for your exams. The only factor on our parts which now remains to be attended is Execution!
Behold the new plan - The Study Plan 3T ! But before we jump into the plan, let’s take a look at some aspects which are generally ignored.
First, we must acknowledge that all of us are different with different capacities for learning and grasping knowledge. Thus, logic dictates, that our study plans should also be different. Never assume that your friend’s study plan will work for you! He/ She must have taken into account his/ her capabilities and thus prepared the plan.
Second, we must realize that the “TIMETABLE” is not ‘STUDY PLAN” ! I agree that we all prepare our schedules for preparing for any examination, however that does not guarantee success in exams, and that’s because the timetable is not there to help you with learning, it is simply a schedule which shall tell you timings of all activities related to studying!
Third, if you do not have a study plan, then even a small distraction will ruin all your preparations. Our study plan is way bigger than a mere to-do list or a schedule. The THREE BIG FACTORS of our study plan are -
What - What shall I study or prepare for?
When - When shall I study the topic or concept that I have decided to prepare?
How - How shall I approach the concept I am aiming to master?
Finally, there are a few more aspects I would like to draw your attention to. Here you go -
An effective study plan will ensure maximum utilization of your time.
Following a study plan meticulously makes us honest and more importantly, BOOSTS our CONFIDENCE!
Always keep your goals realistic! Remember, never set your goals too high over-enthusiastically or too low out of sheer indolence. Do take into account what your resources are and honestly tell yourself what is at stake here i.e. what might happen if you do not achieve a certain deadline or prepare a certain concept before a stipulated time-point!
An effective study plan will ensure maximum utilization of your time.
Following a study plan meticulously makes us honest and more importantly, BOOSTS our CONFIDENCE!
Always keep your goals realistic! Remember, never set your goals too high over-enthusiastically or too low out of sheer indolence. Do take into account what your resources are and honestly tell yourself what is at stake here i.e. what might happen if you do not achieve a certain deadline or prepare a certain concept before a stipulated time-point!
You all must be aware of the famous duo who have precisely pointed out 7 habits of highly effective people and teens, Dr. Stephen R. Covey and his son Mr. Sean R. Covey. You’ll also be surprised to know about the role sleep plays in consolidating our working and permanent memories! A huge effort has been made by the psychology research community to utilize sleep patterns to accurately transform our short-term into long-term memories thus locking everything into the grasp of our recall!
Once you’ve taken all the above into consideration, I’m pretty sure you’ll make the best study plan for yourself!
- Abhilash Jhariya Founder, Divine Minds
