How to best Retain what we have learned.pptx

We try to learn and memorise many things but struggle to remember.
this presentation gives free age old techniques for retaining what we have learned

1. principles of retaining knowledge

2. Vyasa and the vedas Mind maps

3. Organising material Active learning  involves making decisions about the material such as “what is most important?” and “where does it fit into the bigger picture?”. Passive learning , on the other hand, involves reading pages of text or going over notes in hopes of absorbing the information faster.

4. Active Learning

5. 4 active process of learning Identifying important information  – the first step involves answering the eternal question “what is most important here?” Organizing the information  – the second step involves creating a framework that facilitates memorization. Memorizing the information  – the third step involves frequent review of the information in order for it to become absorbed by the brain. Applying the information to more complex situations  – the last step involves answering quiz questions, practice questions, clinical applications, and more.

6. Organising information Taking notes Outline Bullet Heading sub heading Level of imprtance Wiring summary Abbreviations Ex: MIND Mind maps Visual learning Highlight Colors

7. Ask questions Don’t just cramp Where does it fit How it is related to other sections It can form as a habit Not for – asking sake – but to learn deeply

8. Techniques Make Notes Important points Mind maps Ask questions Where does it fit in big picture And search for answers – or missing links Discuss Study groups Teach Make presentation to friends

9. Study groups

10. Few simple revision tips for new medical students Break up study schedules into  20 to 30 minute segments Create a  study timetable Keep  hardest topics  for the  morning Create colorful  notes and mind maps Practice  old exams and papers Start  assignments sooner  rather than later Get plenty of  sleep Learn to  speak with confidence and structure Read plenty of  articles and medical blogs . Learn what medicine is all about. Set aside a day to relax  and be with family and friends

11. Sravanam ( collect) Reading, hearing, seeing Smaranam ( recollect) Remember , contemplate, revise , ask question, notes Niridyasanam ( meditate) Think how to apply - Demonstrate , teach , apply , mock tests Vandanam (Pray ) Ultimately offer prayer to retain what we have learnt

12. Vandanam Gratitude

13. Vandanam Factors beyond us