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This intro is all too familiar for most students that it almost became an antiphlamine to all our bruised study habits that are just too painful to go through. It is a never-ending saga of looking up different YouTube videos that might help us reach our peak production zone. Searching various articles that could possibly crack open the walls of procrastination so that we could see even a tiny glimpse of hope that we can still fix our messed-up study patterns.
But what if the walls are too thick?
In a more broad sense, consistency, keeping track of everything, making a list that we could cross out (honestly, just for the sake of it). NOT cramming, joining study groups, going to coffee shops or other preferred study environments, and STAYING organized should be habitual, as a student if we’re putting our perspective in a more general manner. Now, this is scary. It says we CAN’T cram. It's like telling a college student to stop breathing.
The thing is, there are a lot of tools to use to break down the wall. But these tools should be relevant and fitting. If you’re going to sever a brick wall, why use an ax that could only destroy a picket fence?
Distance learning and online classes are very new to most Filipino students. Hence, the way to navigate around it should also be up to date. All the while, it should be appropriate to the navigator. Neil Fleming’s VARK model shows that individuals, such as students, have their own preferred way of gathering, organizing, and thinking about the information they receive. That’s why VARK stands for Visual, Auditory, Reading and Writing, and Kinesthetic. All of these are considered as learning styles. Being familiar with your own learning style is a huge deal when looking for a workable study habit for you.
Visual learners tend to rely on pictures and diagrams. They like to watch how the concept unfolds. Most visual learners have a habit of watching videos of how something is done. For example, a maths equation is solved and demonstrated by an instructor. These learners are advised to watch lots of related videos every after discussion or even while reviewing on their own just to be refreshed with the lesson.
For Auditory learners, it is suggested to attend lectures and discussions regularly, using rhymes and jingles to memorize something; recording class discussions, converting concepts in textbooks into verbal descriptions, and read-aloud whenever reviewing. They can also have a study partner who can review their notes aloud or a group study that requires productive discourse.
For learners who prefer to read and write, re-writing notes could be a helpful habit. These types of learners are the ones who keep tons of highlighters with them so they can highlight their way through college —no pun intended. It is also best to write down the key concepts and briefly summarize the lecture based on their understanding. Diagrams, charts, and graphs should have their written explanation too. Some Read and Write learners tend to print out their notes, which we commonly see in Youtubers who share their own way of staying sane amidst academic plight. Aside from writing, this learner should always read, read, and read.
Lastly, for Kinesthetic Learners who like hands-on activities, it is best to engage in light activities while studying. Some recommended habits are writing key concepts, words, or phrases onto flashcards and then reviewing them while exercising, or having a peaceful walk out of the house, given that it is safe to go out. It was also proposed that visiting sites of what they are studying could also work for them. For instance: museums and historical sites.
At the end of the day, this still depends on you. If you think a YouTube video titled “How To Be A Straight A+ Student: Study Habits and Hacks” or an article saying “These Are 7 Study Habits for Successful Students” encourage and stimulate you the most, then go for it. After all, it is almost natural for all human beings to follow something others have already gone through.
But remember this: in breaking that wall, some might use a demolition drill or a sledgehammer, depending on what they can handle.
Some may even just grab a ladder and climb through the wall. Whatever works for them the best.
So, what’s yours? Comment it below!
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Written by: Gabrielle Tan
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Sources:
LEARNING STYLES. (n.d.). https://ace.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu296/files/Study_Strategies_by_Learning_Styles.pdf
Seven Tips for Adjusting Your Study Habits During COVID-19 - Meredith College. (2021, September 24). Meredith College. https://www.meredith.edu/admissions-blog/seven-tips-for-adjusting-your-study-habits-during-covid-19/
Tips for Studying for Auditory Learners | Cowley College. (2022). Cowley.edu. https://www.cowley.edu/academics/skills/tipsal.html
What are VARK Learning Styles? (2022). Definedlearning.com. https://blog.definedlearning.com/blog/what-are-vark-learning-styles
6 Crucial Study Habits for College Students. (2018). Apu.edu; Azusa Pacific University. https://www.apu.edu/articles/6-crucial-study-habits-for-college-students/
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