Develop
Critical Thinking and Study Skills
Critical thinking is the one of the
important skillsfor motivation of a student. Same is true for study skills that
are also vital for learning easily. First of all, you need to know what arecritical
thinking and study skills?
What
is a critical thinking?
It is a skill of critically thinking
about information which is given to you. A student will not only get information
but try to comprehend it, he will think about other possibilities as well if he
will have any problem.
What
are study skills?
Study Skills are a group of skills which
control the process of taking, retaining and organizing information. These
skills help you to learn effectively while staying motivated.
Tips to develop Critical Thinking and
Study Skills
There are several ways to develop
Critical thinking and study skills.
1. Behaviour Modifications
You can follow certain points to
modify your behaviour
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Follow association pattern
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Train you brain for thinking
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Reinforce
yourself to study
2. Study with Interval
Studying continuously can bore you
and make your mind tired. So, you should follow this pattern
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Do not study more than 20-30 minutes continuously
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Take a break
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Divide your time according to subjects in
a day
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Begin with a hard or tough subject
3. Prepare for your Class at Best Time
If you want to prepare yourself for
class then you have to check whether the course is lecture oriented or
discussion base.
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In case of lecture course, you have to
study immediately after class
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If the course demands answer questions
session then prepare before the class
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Review and organize notes
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Try to memorize the things
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You can pose question to yourself
4. Memorize Actively
You must memorize the key points
actively. Never do it in passive mode. Don’t follow the method of reading over
and over again. Try new techniques
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Use visualizing technique
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Use sound, say the words aloud and listen
them
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Try to link the points
5. Read and Study Side by Side
You may read and study at the same
time by following the very easy OK4R method.
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Overview
the
topic by reading title, headings, introductory and concluding paragraph.
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Key
ideas are the vital part of your learning. You can use
skimming for it, while noticing italics, bold and bullet sections or through
some sort of pictures and tables
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Read
the topic from start to end thoroughly
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Recall
it after reading. You can recall major points.
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Reflect
it by relating with another knowledge and build a link
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Review it
if you have to prepare for a quiz.
6. Form a Study Group
You can develop study skill and
critical thinking by forming a study group. While studying in a group, ask few
questions from yourself.
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Do you have understanding of topic?
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Do your opinion is different from your
fellows?
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If approaches are different then what are
the grounds?
7. Involve Yourself in Class Discussion
Another way to study best is to show
your involvement in class discussions.
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Pour out what you learned from lecture
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Ask questions
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Offer your opinion
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Questions about others opinion
8. Engage with Course Content
You have to engage yourself with the
course by
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Completing assignments
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Analyzing your understanding of lecture
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Evaluating the arguments
9. Ask Questions
If you have any difficulty in a
topic.
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Never afraid to ask
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It’s a great way to learn
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A way for good discussions with instructor
and fellows
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Opportunity for exchange of ideas
10. Research Deeper
While reading a topic try to go
deeper while doing research. You can use
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Library
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Internet
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