Learning Strategies: 3-in-1 Guide to Master Accelerated Learning, Active Learning, Self-Directed Learning & Learn Faster

By Troye Bates

Learning Strategies - 3 Manuscripts in 1 Book, Including: How to Learn Faster, How to Read Faster and How to Think Differently.

 

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HOW TO LEARN FASTER:

7 Steps to Master Accelerated Learning Techniques, Learning Strategies & Fast Self-learning.

 

YOU WILL LEARN:

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• Language: English
• Publisher: Troye Bates
• Release date: Dec 9, 2023
• ISBN: 9798869049728

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Book 1: How to Improve Memory

Book 2: How to Read Faster

Book 3: How to Focus Your Mind

Book 4: How to Learn Faster

Book 5: How to Study Effectively

Book 6: How to Mind Map

Book 7: How to Think Differently

Book 8: How to Rewire Your Brain

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Book 1: How to Learn Faster

Book 2: How to Read Faster

Book 3: How to Think Differently

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Book 1: How to Learn Faster

7 Easy Steps to Master Accelerated Learning Techniques, Learning Strategies & Fast Self-learning

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Book 1: How to Learn Faster

Table of Contents

Introduction

MODULE ONE: THE ART OF LEARNING

Chapter 1: What is Learning?

Chapter 2: How the Learning Process Works

Memory

Attention

Language

Processing

Higher-Order Thinking

Graphomotor

Chapter 3: Factors That Influence Learning

Chapter 4: Styles of Learning

Visual Learners

Auditory Learners

Reading-Writing Learners

Kinesthetic Learners

Chapter 5: Approaches to Learning

Chapter 6: Myths and Misconceptions about Learning

MODULE TWO: CHALLENGES OF LEARNING

Chapter 7: Common Learning Disabilities

Visual Perceptual Motor Deficit

Dysgraphia

Dyscalculia

Auditory Processing Disorder

Language Processing Disorder

Chapter 8: Social Problems that Make Learning Difficult

Chapter 9: How Mental Health Problems Affect Learning

Depression

Anxiety

Drug Abuse and Addiction

MODULE THREE: 7 EASY STEPS TO IMPROVE LEARNING

Chapter 10: Step 1 - Note Taking

Chapter 11: Step 2 - Group Work

Chapter 12: Step 3 - Retrieval Practice

Chapter 13: Step 4 - Summarization

Chapter 14: Step 5 - Interleaving

Chapter 15: Step 6 - Spaced Practice

Chapter 16: Step 7 - Practice Testing

Chapter 17: Concentration Techniques to Enhance Your Learning

Conclusion

Book 2: How to Read Faster

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Introduction

Chapter 1: Step 1 – Understand the Fundamentals of Speed Reading

What is Speed Reading?

Factors that affect Reading and Comprehension

Chapter 2: Step 2 – Identify Common Reading Problems

Chapter 3: Step 3 – Investigate Reading Difficulties of Young Learners

Dyslexia

Optilexia

Poor Short-Term Memory

Reading Anxiety

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Hyperactive-Impulsive ADHD

Combined-Type ADHD

Poor Functional Vision

Chapter 4: Step 4 – Appreciate the Benefits of Speed Reading

Advantages of Learning How to Read Fast

Why Speed Reading is Good for the Brain

Chapter 5: Step 5 – Master the Main Techniques to Improve Speed Reading

Scanning

Skimming

Skipping

Minimized Subvocalization

Chunking

Finger Tracking

Faster Page Turning

Chapter 6: Step 6 – Improve Your Reading Comprehension

Expand Your Vocabulary

Manage Your Environment to Eliminate Distractions

Practice Reading for Pleasure

Discuss What You Are Reading with a Friend

Pause When You Lose Focus and Reflect on What You Have Read

Chapter 7: Step 7 – Reevaluate Your Current Reading Strategies

Conclusion

Book 3: How to Think Differently

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Your Mind, Your Priority

Understanding Mental Models – What Are They and How They Work

Types of Mental Models

Chapter 2: Step 1 – Becoming the Master of Your Choices

Dealing with Decision Fatigue

Types of Decision Makers

The Secret to Making Good Decisions

Chapter 3: Step 2 – Critical Thinker, Mental Master

Does Critical Thinking Matter?

Becoming a Critical Thinker

Chapter 4: Step 3 – Logic and Reason

Why Do We Need It?

Logic vs. Intelligence - What’s the Difference?

The Long Arrow Metaphor

How to Sharpen Your Skills

Chapter 5: Step 4 – The Master of Strategy

A Look Inside a Strategic Mindset

The Benefits

Harnessing Your Strategic Thinking Powers

Chapter 6: Step 5 – Abundance vs. Scarcity

Understanding the Abundance and Scarcity Mindset

What Sets Them Apart

Developing Your Abundance Mindset

Chapter 7: Step 6 – Seeing the Bigger Picture

What Makes a Big-Picture Thinker?

What Is Stopping You from Thinking About the Bigger Picture?

Mastering the Big Picture Mental Model

Chapter 8: Step 7 – Reflect Before You Act

What Happens When Reflection Is Absent?

Working on Your Reflective Thinking Skills

Conclusion

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Introduction

Learning is an activity that enshrouds every aspect of our lives as human beings. Literally, all the actions that we engage in are the direct result of past learning. Learning is something that we naturally do from the moment we are born, right up until we die. The knowledge, information, and skills that we acquire through learning greatly influence the outcomes we end up within academia, careers, and life in general.

However, the complexities of learning and how it happens are subjects that remain a mystery to the average person. Be that as it may, having an understanding of how learning works is very fundamental if a learner hopes to improve the pace at which they learn.

The rate at which individuals learn greatly differs from one person to another. While some people are naturally gifted at learning and integrating new information, there are those who struggle with absorbing new concepts and skills. Nevertheless, learning is something that anyone can become better at with the right strategies and diligent practice.

This guide is designed to provide timely information on how to become a better and faster learner. Over the course of this guide, we are going to explore the concept of learning in great detail. Some of the ideas that we are going to discuss include the dynamics that are at play in the learning process, factors that influence one’s learning ability, and the different styles of learning.

We will also investigate some of the popular approaches to learning, as well as the common misconceptions about learning, which most people subscribe to. In addition to this, we will examine the problems and difficulties encountered by learners and strategies that one can employ to become a fast learner.

By the end of this guide, you should be equipped with all the tools you need to develop your cognitive ability and increase the rate at which you learn. It is my hope that you will find practical wisdom in this guide to make you a more skilful and fast learner.

MODULE ONE: THE ART OF LEARNING

The definition of learning is one that carries different connotations, depending on context. There are many complexities involved in learning, which makes a singular definition simply untenable. So, for the purposes of this guide, we need to carefully examine what comprises learning and how the process works. So, in this module, we are going to attempt to clear all confusion around the idea of learning and how it happens.

Hopefully, by the end of this section, you will have a clear idea of what learning is and what the process entails.

Chapter 1: What is Learning?

The definition of learning is one that is commonly understood in several ways. In common usage, the word ‘learning’ is used to refer to the process of acquiring new or modifying existing knowledge, behaviors, skills, and values. The process of learning involves enriching, building upon, and changing one’s understanding, such that the end result is significantly different from the initial state. A common metaphor that can be used to better understand the learning process is that of a house under construction. You can think of one’s knowledge base as the foundation on which all their future learning is based. We acquire knowledge through observation our interaction with the world and with other people. This usually happens whether or not we are consciously aware of it.

Learning is essentially a transformative process, since the information and experiences that we acquire alter the way we think, what we believe, and consequently how we behave. Many theorists on learning now consider playing to be a primordial form of learning. This is due to the fact that as children play, they interact with the different phenomenon in the world, learn the rules, and make deductions. For instance, a child who falls down and hurts themselves while playing quickly learns the concept of pain and realizes that it is something that should be avoided.

Contrary to what most people may think, learning is not unique to humans only. Studies have shown that animals also learn socially through observation and mimicry. This kind of observational learning does not necessarily require external reinforcement since it happens naturally on its own. By simply watching and interacting with other members of their species, animals can learn new behaviors as individuals or groups. Learning, therefore, can be considered a very fundamental function in nature.

Although learning is something that we all do naturally as humans, most people are actually oblivious to how the process actually works. This is not very surprising, given the highly complex cognitive functions and external factors that are usually at play during learning. Nevertheless, gaining a proper understanding of the learning process is absolutely fundamental if one is to learn how to enhance their learning abilities and increase the rate at which they learn.

Chapter 2: How the Learning Process Works

Learning, in human beings, is a multifaceted activity that involves the interaction of six cognitive processes: memory, attention, language, processing, higher-order thinking and graphomotor (or writing). Apart from interacting between themselves, these processes also interact with internal and external factors, including emotions, classroom environment, individual behaviors, instructors, and family.

In order for one to become better at learning, they need to have a solid grasp on how these primary elements of learning relate to one another. So, in this section, we are going to discuss how each of these cognitive processes influence learning.

Memory

Memory refers to the cognitive process through which our brains take in and store information or data, such that it can be retrieved when necessary. The faculty of memory defines the temporal dimension of our mental organization. Memory plays a very fundamental role in our lives, as it allows us to recognize the past and be able to use any information from our previous experiences in a practical way in the present. Due to this fact, memory is an essential element of the learning process.

Memory comprises three main processes that interact with each other with or without our conscious awareness. These are encoding, storing, and retrieving. Encoding refers to the process in which our brains transform acquired information such that it can be stored in memory. This is usually the first process that the human memory puts into operation during learning. The storing process involves maintaining encoded information in memory. The information can subsequently be retrieved when needed through the process of remembering.

Although memory and learning are different from each other, they are also highly dependent on each other. The ability to learn is heavily reliant on an individual’s memory since the information stored in one’s memory forms the basis for linking any new information or knowledge through association.

There are three types of memory, all of which play a very important role in the learning process: working memory, short term memory, and long-term memory . Working memory involves the ability of the brain to retain small amounts of information, which can be accessed or recalled easily. An example of working memory is when a person remembers a set of instructions on how to repair a broken car engine.

Short term memory refers to the capacity of the brain to hold small amounts of information in a readily available state for brief periods of time. Usually, short term memory is stored in the prefrontal cortex in the brain where after consolidation, it is transferred to the hippocampus.

Long term memory is the capacity to hold and remember large amounts of information over prolonged periods of time. Usually, when we remember an event that happened in the distant past, say a loved one’s birthday or a friend’s graduation party, it is usually the long-term memory at work. However, long term memory does not only store memories of past events, but also procedural memories such as work skills, which one may have learned at their first job.

The retention-ability of a memory depends, to a large extent, on its usage. After a short-term memory has been encoded, it needs to be activated numerous times in response to various prompts in order to increase the chances of being retained. Apart from frequent usage, another factor