2. What Kind of Learner are you? Not everyone absorbs information in the same way, so you should adopt a learning strategy that suits your strengths and helps you overcome your weaknesses.
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4. What are some of the things I can’t forget, no matter how hard I try? Why is that?
5. Do I understand things better by talking them out with someone?
6. Do I remember the things I write down and forget the things I don’t?
7. If I see a chart or a diagram, does it help me understand complex ideas much more thoroughly.
16. Flashcards Flashcards, Flashcards, Flashcards. This is the most efficient strategy to connect the concepts/information to the artwork as well as compare the concepts to each other. Flashcards don’t need to be the old-fashioned index cards. You can use power point, iphone apps, spread sheets, etc. Use your flashcards effectively: Group or order cards by chronology, culture, or whatever you need to focus on.
32. Divide the critical thinking questions among the group members. Each group member is responsible for “teaching” their questions to the rest of the group.
33. Find a note buddy to help you fill in the blanks you might have.
34. Call a friend to “talk out” complicated ideas. Your friend doesn’t even need to be in the class.