Memory Learning And Improving Concentration

Represented by:Puan Rohana  Bt. Wan Endut
                          Sir Muhammad Naim Hj Jamaludin(Counceling 2u)

MEMORY STRATEGY

Introduction:

Humans can be considered as the best livingthing in this world. Why? Because we are gifted with intellect. A human brain can store more memories than any other  creature.

Know your brain. In our lives, the brain will manage hundreds of data every  second. Our brain can transmit data messages with a speed of  250km per hour  through trillions of cell network. In a conscious state, the brain can generate 25  watts of electric power which is powerful enough to light up a bulb. It is estimated  that the brain consists of 100,000,000,000 cells. The total capacity of the right  hemisphere of the brain is 100 times more than the left hemisphere. Some people  only uses about 3% of brain capacity, while the other 97% is stored in the right  hemisphere under unconscious state part.

Our brain have 2 separated parts which is the left and right hemispheres. Both parts have different functions. Which part are we more inclined to? Simply grasp your own hands (into each other) and look at which thumb (left or right) is at top. If it is left thumb, you are inclined to right hemisphere, and if it is right thumb, you are inclined to left hemisphere.I have tested it myself and I am inclined to right hemisphere.

Left hemisphere: Indicates that a person is more skilled in mathematical,  communication, facts, summary, programming, analysis, practices and see in details.

Right hemisphere: Indicates that a person is creative, artistic, likes visual, have strong instinct, can generate idea, holistic, can multitasking and see image completely.

Memory vs Brain:

Memory: is an individual ability to store, keep and remember information and  experience.

Brain: is an organ.To make an analogy, memory is a computer software while the brain is a computer hardware.

 Human memory system is divided into 3 types, Sensory memory (SM), short-term memory (STM) and long-term memory (LTM).

First, we detect the information with our senses (with eyes by looking, or with  ears by hearing). If the information is not intended to be stored, it will be loss  immediately. But if you give attention to it, it will be transferred to shortterm memory. Be sure to rehearse this information continuously so that it can be moved to long-term memory. Information that is not rehearsed is always lost. The key to retain  information permanently is to give attention to it (write notes if possible) and  rehearse it (read it again).

⇛Sensory Memory:

· related to provisional information storage carried by (5) senses.

· is temporary.

· if it is given attention, it would be transferred to short-term memory or otherwise it would be loss instantly.

⇛Short-term Memory:

· is a process that allows information to be received and stored in a duration of 30 seconds to 24 hours.

· this is because there is a limit on how much an information can be stored. Some of it , if given concentration repeatedly, will be moved to long-term memory system.

⇛Long-term Memory:

· is a memory of an information for an extensive time.

· however, every information stored in this system is permanent until the end of a person’s life, but it depends on how good they can recall it from the warehouse of memory (brain).

⇛Recall:

· the weakness to recall information is very similar to forgetfulness.

· a genius person is someone who has a very powerful memory and can recall data (stored in longterm memory system) without effort. If a person wishes to be a  genius, theymust train to stimulate their brain so it would be precise, pristine  and fit to  store data.

Brain durability can be improved by numerous stimulations, nutrition, exercise,       practice and  abstinence. Spiritual practice (prayers) can purify and activate brain   cells.Healthy body can also contribute to a healthy mind. Nutritious and balanced   diet can affect one’s mental health.

⇛Why are we always forget things?

1. distractions

2. loss of concentration

3. time factor (late)

⇛How can we remember things easily?

1. create an interest towards what we want to understand.

2. choose the right thing that we want to do

3. repeat beneficial things (writing and reading notes)

4. do more revisions

⇛How to improve your strategy?

Massed practice vs. spaced practice:

o Massed practice (not suggested); cramming, related to studying all knowledges at one time. Students tend to have less time to understand, remember and  organize reading stuffs. The shortterm memory can not retain many  information at one time.

o Spaced practice (beneficial and endorsed); related to studying with spaced time over some period of time for learning. Spaced exercise or distributed revisions  allows time for the information to be absorbed into the longterm memory.  Some rests between learning periods allow you to think and rearrange the data

Distribute reading stuffs into several time period (Example; Read 2 chapters per day instead of all chapters a day before the exam).

Rehearsal; reread written notes repeatedly.

Elaboration strategies

§ Acronyms (Example; MAS which stands for Malaysian Airline System)

§ Acrostic, take all initial letters from the important points and create a  catchphrase.

 (Example; carnivores, herbivores, omnivores, decomposes an change it into “Can Henry Observe Diana?”

§ Imagery; visualize the image of the information needed.

§ Organizational strategies; distribute the data in categories. (Example; animals can be distributed into 3 classes which are mammals, reptiles and amphibians)

Taking Effective Notes

Represented by: Sir Ahmad Fariz
                           Miss Nur Suria Bt. Md Setaman
                           Madam Rozita Mohamad

Taking Lecture Note

It is important to us to take note when the lecture give us many information about the topic that we learn. So, we will not forget what we have learn when we in the class. Every detail that the lecture give need to take some simple note for us to make revision.

What is note taking?

Note taking is ways to write down any idea that we have in mind and any detail or information that we get in the classroom or in the lecture hall. We can make note about the idea from the lecture or we can write down what we had understand from the topic. Note taking is one of the learning style for student to make revision when they need it.

Why taking note?

It is hard for college student to listen every single word that the lecture give in the class. In that  case, taking note make the work a little bit easy for students to learn and understand what the lecture  want to deliver to the students about the topics. There are some benefits to take the lecture note that  make the learning session become attractive and the information more accurate.

l Students can easily pay attention in the class when the lecture give the detail about the topic that  we learn.

l The note that students take in the class can help the student to study and make revision when  needed.

l Taking note in the class can improve long term memory so the students not forget what they learn  in the classroom.

l Note that the students take can help the students to organize information about the topic that they  learn.

Review note and recapture note

After finish class, the note that we take while in the class need to review back before the next day. This help the students to remember what they learn in the class and also make them understand  about the topics more. The students also can remember for a long time because the learning enter the long term memory in the brain. Students also can recall quickly about the topic that they had learn.  This is useful for kinestetic learner for recapture the topic. 

How to take note?

There are some ways to take note :-

l When taking note, we need to give some space for additional information or detail that sometimes come from the experience of the lecture. 

l It is easy for students to make note using some symbol and abbreviation while making note.

l Students can use their own language or word that feel easy to understand.

How to prepare in class?

To make a better mood in the class,students need to make preparation before class so the class  not boring or hard to understand.

l Before class, students can make some review about the syllabus for tomorrow.

l Before the class start, set mental to listen 80% of time in the class.

l Making preview note for oncoming syllabus to understand some what they need to learn.

l Collect question about the topics that do not understand to ask to the lecture.

While in class,students need to be an aggressive listener while the lecture explain about the topics.  Make sure to ask questions after the class end for better understanding.

Represented by:Prof Madya Dr Halil Bin Paino

Getting ready to learn

The Seven Learning Styles:

• Visual (spatial): You prefer using pictures, images, and spatial understanding.
• Aural (auditory-musical): You prefer using sound and music.
• Verbal (linguistic): You prefer using words, both in speech and writing.
• Physical (kinesthetic): You prefer using your body, hands and sense of touch.
• Logical (mathematical): You prefer using logic, reasoning and systems.
• Social (interpersonal): You prefer to learn in groups or with other people.
• Solitary (intrapersonal): You prefer to work alone and use self-study.

Understand the basis of learning styles

Your learning styles have more influence than you may realize. Your preferred styles guide the way you learn. They also change the way you internally represent experiences, the way you recall information, and even the words you choose.

Research shows us that each learning style uses different parts of the brain. By involving more of the brain during learning, we remember more of what we learn. Researchers using brain-imaging technologies have been able to find out the key areas of the brain responsible for each learning style.

• Visual: The occipital lobes at the back of the brain manage the visual sense. Both the occipital and parietal lobes manage spatial orientation.
• Aural: The temporal lobes handle aural content. The right temporal lobe is especially important for music.
• Verbal: The temporal and frontal lobes, especially two specialized areas called Broca’s and Wernicke’s areas (in the left hemisphere of these two lobes).
• Physical: The cerebellum and the motor cortex (at the back of the frontal lobe) handle much of our physical movement.
• Logical: The parietal lobes, especially the left side, drive our logical thinking.
• Social: The frontal and temporal lobes handle much of our social activities. The limbic system (not shown apart from the hippocampus) also influences both the social and solitary styles. The limbic system has a lot to do with emotions, moods and aggression.
• Solitary: The frontal and parietal lobes, and the limbic system, are also active with this style.

Learning Styles Inventory

V.A.R.K. Test:

Visual: Look at the lecturer’s face. Sit at the front row, avoid sitting at the back. Copy notes in the class. Give attention to visuals material like pictures, diagrams, tables and videos.

Auditory: The best is listening. Ear’s sensitivity is more inclined to verbal and surround sounds. Can understand lecturer’s speech through right voice tone, mood and pitching. Another strategy is to make an activity involving communications like study group discussions. Last one is to read book (with normal voice) before entering class.

Reading/writing: Read some books or writing notes is one of the learning style because when reading, the brain is stimulate and give more concentration same as writing. The brain automatically concentrate to the information.

Kinesthetic (Movements and touch): Be active (always ask questions if not understand) and alert to information. It is understandable that students become uncomfortable and be bored if stay silent for an extensive time. A strategy to overcome this problem is to always ask in class, hear songs alone (use earphone), bring something to “grip” like stress ball and do the SQ3R method.

Time Management And Organizational Skill

Represent by:Dr Mohamad Azmi Niaz Ahmad

Time management and organization skill

Time 

Time is indefinite continued progress of existence and event in the past, present and future.

Time management

Time management is the way you regulate or schedule your time. You can make more efficient use of your study time and complete your work in less time by using good time-management skills. The key to successful time management is allowing enough time to complete  your work while still finding time to complete all of your other responsibilities.

5 strategies for manage time

⧭Weekly schedule: make your own weekly schedule for you to manage your week wisely so you have time for yourself.

⧭Semester calendar: semester calendar is for your activities for your whole semester. It is including date and time of exam and assignment.

⧭Daily planner: set your everyday life with planner and things that need to be done by that day. It is important for you to manage your day correctly.

￫Academic vs personal life: you need to make time between your academic and personal life. If you do not manage this wisely, you may get trouble with in your everyday life. Make sure you have time  to study and go to class and also have time to socialize with friends and family. It is important to  avoid problem manage your time

￫Avoid procrastination: Procrastination is the action of delaying or postponing something until the  last moment. This action is totally turn your time management into chaos because your schedule  mixed up with one another.

￫Advantages of time management

· You can easily keep on schedule of your time

· Time management can reduces stress because you do not have mixing schedule

· Complete your work on time 

· Build confident and increase self-esteem

· Manage your day

· Get quality product of your work

￫Fixed-commitment calendar 

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
7.00a.m	Sleep	sleep	sleep	sleep	sleep	sleep	sleep
8.00a.m	shower/ dress/eat	shower/ dress/eat	shower/ dress/eat	shower/ dress/eat	shower/ dress/eat	sleep	sleep
9.00a.m	Class		class	class	class	out
10.00a.m	Class		class			out
11.00a.m						out
12.00p.m
1.00p.m	Lunch	lunch	lunch	lunch	lunch	lunch	lunch
2.00p.m		class	class				out
3.00p.m		class	class				out
4.00p.m	Class			class
5.00p.m		sport	sport	class	sport	sport	sport
6.00p.m	Sport	sport	sport	sport	sport	sport	sport
7.00p.m
8.00p.m	Dinner	dinner	dinner	dinner	dinner	dinner	dinner
9.00p.m	Study	study	study	study	study	study	study
10.00p.m	Study	study	study	study		study	study
11.00p.m	Sleep	study				study
12.00a.m	Sleep	Sleep	Sleep	Sleep			Sleep
1.00a.m	Sleep	Sleep	Sleep	Sleep	Sleep	Sleep	Sleep

￫Prioritized task list

￫Job task analysis

￫Time management tools in phone

· Calendar

· Reminder

· Note

· Voice note



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