Sunday, 8 December 2013

The Secret To Making Learning Easy

By Tiffany Gill


The secret to making learning easy lies in developing a personal plan guided by the subject and the ability of the person to understand. With necessary support and adequate resources, anyone can learn any concept. The age does not matter as long as there is passion and commitment. A learner can be within the formal setup or an informal one where most arts are taught or continuous education takes place.

The learner should be made to master the basics. Every concept has basic ideas that are the pivot of its detail. They form the foundation of any subject and must therefore be understood. This opens the way for the learner and the teacher to build up on them and expand coverage of the subject. Music, mathematics, painting, physics, dancing, etc have basics that must be respected and understood.

Providing a conducive learning environment is important to make it easy to understand. Concentration is required as well as necessary support infrastructure, tools and materials. They include painting brushes, canvas, musical instruments, reference books and apparatus to be used in experiments. The teacher should be available in case the student needs to consult on a particular topic. Instructors should encourage the students and offer a friendly environment.

Reading ahead of the tutor makes the sessions more interactive and easier to follow. Students know what to expect and their presence in class will be more rewarding. They will understand new concepts clearly. With resources such as books, instruments, videos and internet materials, any concept is easy to grasp before the class begins. They have an idea of areas that are troublesome and can seek clarification.

Self study has proven effective in assisting learners to understand concepts. The instructor only gives a fraction of the materials available. Self study gives room for more exercise and practical work. It is a way to identify the areas that were not understood and seek clarification from the tutor. Several books will be required because of their variety and the fact that some concepts are found in some books and not others.

Each subject requires a different approach and therefore different resources. The resources include notebooks where mathematical formulas and vocabularies can be recorded. Notes on new concepts and words for future reference are also important. Writing is a way of creating a permanent memory. It is by writing that they become familiar and are easy to trace in real life.

Competitions have been used to horn skills and gauge the level of understanding. This is a secret that applies in all arts and sciences. It helps individuals to build their brain muscle and test it against others who are learning similar concepts. Through competition, one is introduced to the real world where there is demand for the best performance in order to win. Competitions are timed and expose a participant to real pressure.

The ultimate secret to making learning easy is loving the subject. Passion ensures that concepts that appear difficult are easy to understand. It breeds creativity and innovation. It allows a person to work on the same idea over and over without losing enthusiasm. This is the ultimate secret to mastering any subject or concept.




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