The adolescent brain is an extraordinary system particularly because it’s still undergoing the process of development. A developing system calls for different and more innovative methods, all listed in this post!
- Storytelling:
Stories connect straight with the heart especially if they convey emotions. The inclusion of emotions helps retain information much better. Understanding a concept through the art of storytelling is an exceptional method of learning. The story could be about anything really, it could be something realistic or absolutely fictional. As long as it coveys and helps you understand the information, it’s perfect.
- Metaphors
Metaphors serve as a very easy technique of comprehending information mainly because we are relating a foreign topic to something we are already familiar with. Relating and comparing truly helps your brain soak in the information. You could even combine storytelling and metaphors to create even more understanding
- Visuals
It is a proven fact, our brains absorb information visually more than anything. Interpreting a piece of data as an image is an outstanding way to learn it. The image could be something that connects to you. It doesn’t have to be physically there, it could be a figment of your imagination. Visual representation doesn’t only include images, it also refers to digrams, cartoons, flow charts, and much more!
- Mnemonics
A very good tactic to learn unallied pieces of information is with the help of mnemonics. Mnemonic is a system of stringing together letters and ideas in order to remember some kind of essential data. A very good example is the CMYK mnemonic, widely used in graphic designing representing the four colours: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black. Another instance is the basic VIBGYOR pattern we learnt as kids. Therefore, arrange your information into the form of a mnemonic and it all becomes easier instantly.
- Rhythm and Rhyme
Arranging information into something musical is an amazing method. Music is known to help stimulate memory levels. You may have experienced this too, when your childhood song starts to play and you somehow magically remember all the lyrics, it truly is mystifying! Arrange the content into something melodic or a rhyming peace, it does wonders!
- Unitisation
Unitisation is somewhat similar to mnemonics however this refers to building a sentence in order to remember terms. Unitisation basically means configuring large units of information into smaller ones. This is highly effective when you have to take a note of 9 or fewer items. Music is a great example where unitisation is prevalent, the phrase ‘Every Good Boy Does Fine’ and ‘All Cows Eat Grass,’ help memorise the notes. Make sure you make your phrases something catchy and sensible. Mnemonics that don’t make sense are usually easily forgotten, therefore, it is advised to create something relatable.
Those were some brilliant tactics you can make use of to not just boost your learning experience but also supercharge your brain. If you have any more tactics and methods, feel free to drop them in the comments!