Course Content
Fertile Conditions for Learning
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Optimising Attention and Focus
Surface vs Deep Learning
Concept Learning and Narrative Context
Heuristics for Organising Information
Embracing Productive Failure
Cultivating a Growth Mindset and Resilience
Memory Retention
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The Mechanics of Memory
Understanding the Forgetting Curve
The Study Cycle
The Power of Retrieval Practice
Mastering Spaced Repetition
Practicing Deliberate Memory Techniques
Active Learning Techniques
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Effective vs Ineffective Learning Techniques
Practice Testing and Distributed Practice
Elaborative Interrogation and Self-Explanation
Speaking to Learn (The Power of Speaking and Listening)
The Feynman Technique
Interleaved vs Blocked Practice
Make Learning Secondary
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The Power of Passion in Learning
Immersive Learning – Making the Journey the Goal
The 10-Minute Rule to Overcome Inertia
The Rule of Two-Thirds – Balance Between Research and Practice
Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
Gamification – Using Game Principles to Enhance Learning
Six Facets of Understanding
Teaching to Learn
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Active Engagement in Learning – Learning by Teaching
Meaningful Learning – Connecting New Knowledge to Existing Frameworks
Metacognition and Self-Regulation
Cultivating a Curiosity-Driven Approach
Embracing Difficulty – Understanding New Material with Patience
Linking Learning to Long-Term Goals
PQ4R Method – Preview, Question, Read, Reflect, Recite, Review
Step-by-Step Mastery – Building Knowledge Gradually
Mistakes in Learning
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Understanding Reading Levels (Mortimer Adler’s Levels)
Fixed vs Growth Mindset
Growth Mindset Reinforcement through Feedback
Adopting Multiple Learning Styles
Effective Note-Taking – The Cornell Method
Personalised and Meaningful Notes
Embracing Mistakes as Part of Learning
Developing a Narrative through Daily Note-Taking
Super Learning
About Lesson

Study Cycle Stages:

  • Preview: Establish context before diving in.
  • Attend: Focus during active learning.
  • Review: Go over key points afterward.
  • Study and Assess: Drill the material and evaluate your grasp.

Continuous Improvement: Following the cycle consciously makes studying more effective, reinforcing both short-term and long-term retention.

Learning Activity:
Apply the Study Cycle to a study session. Take time at each stage and reflect on how each step contributes to understanding and memory. Evaluate your progress after the session.

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