subject: Twist In Learning! [print this page] Learning something is an art which an individual discovers with time. It is become tedious and difficult at times probably because of the way the subject is being projected to one. With an open mind and understanding of the topics, every pupil can excel on an overall aspect. Learning can be fun and exciting if students are given proper direction and learning aids for a smooth study.
A twist in learning would ideally mean that some tweaks are introduced in the system. The first suggestion would mean that the classroom activity and the home bound activities are swapped. This means that the studying part is being conducted at home; not the second or third tie like revision, but the first time itself. In this switch, the pupils have the benefit of being comfortable in their home ground. The ease of environment provides a soothing effect of freshness on the mind and in most case, the reading and understanding part comes up to a solid 60%. At times, the topic could be new and hard and in that case atleast concentrated reading of the topics could make the pupil familiar with the tough words and its associated meaning. There could probably be flexibility in the time of study as pupils can be choosy and be less accommodating than in a classroom.
On return to the class the following day, the pupils can discuss the issues with the topic in terms of the concepts or its application; most times the open discussions are long and new facts and sides to it open revealing thoughts. The best part is that it keeps all students engaging and actively involved in the subjects. This way, time is not a constraint for understanding and every student requires his own time to get into the study zone. Different dimensions to the topic when discussed in an open platform, pushes average and below average students to think about the subject as well. Also, in case of practical aspect the pupils can take their time and space to work through a project model. This can be fun, innovative and exciting to study.
The exchange in the study process does well to the tutor who can now utilize the available time for discovering newer modes of reaching out to the student. Apart from this, one can also think of ways to customize the learning process as every student is different and requires novel methodologies of study; in addition, the mode should keep the individual interested in study all throughout the study period. Also, the classroom duration is not wasted in mundane teaching bit altered with trying to help pupils learn. Since learning by heart is not encouraged, it keeps pupils mind active and fresh with a better grip on the sub-topics; the mind is sharp additionally.
These are some suggestions to a new concept of learning; whether it proves completely effective only depends on the extent of application to students as well as the effort put in by their mentors.
