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Learning How To Learn

The document discusses key elements of learning including focused and diffuse thinking, chunking, procrastination, memory, and techniques like interleaving and deliberate practice. It includes sections on focused vs diffuse modes, forming chunks, problems like illusion of competence and solutions like spaced repetition.

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Learning How To Learn

The document discusses key elements of learning including focused and diffuse thinking, chunking, procrastination, memory, and techniques like interleaving and deliberate practice. It includes sections on focused vs diffuse modes, forming chunks, problems like illusion of competence and solutions like spaced repetition.

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Amr Ahmed
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COVER SHEET

1. In my work I frequently have to make


presentations to talk about the
subject that I am working on, so this
project is a good way to practice.
2. This projects talks about:
a. Focused and diffuse modes of
thinking.
b. Illusions of learning
c. Memory
d. Chunking
e. Deliberate practice
f. Interleaving
g. Procrastination
3. It only includes one citation (from
myself), because the rest of the
content was taken from this course
itself.
LEARNING
HOW TO
LEARN
BY JOÃO SILVA
THE KEY
ELEMENTS
01 FOCUSED AND DIFFUSED MODES

02 CHUNKING

03 PROCRASTINATION AND MEMORY


01
FOCUSED AND
DIFFUSED
MODES
Different brain modes required
to master a subject, both equally
necessary.
FOCUSED MODE DIFFUSE MODE
Appropriate to solve Best for solving unfamiliar
familiar problems problems
Undivided Attention Wandering state
Solidifies known neural Allows you to grasp new
paths concepts, forming new
neural paths
02 CHUNKING
Compressed bits of
information
Represented as neural
network bounded by
meaning
A "piece" in the puzzle of
your brain
can be used in other contexts
from where it was learned
(transfer)
HOW TO FORM
CHUNKS
Steps:
1. Undivided attention on the
concept
2. Grasp the basic ideia,
switching between
focused and diffuse mode
3. Contextualize that chunk
with other related chunks,
practicing
PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS
Illusion of Competence - Recalling
The false belief you Interleaving
mastered a subject Deliberate Practice
Overlearning - Practicing Mini Tests
the same concept a lot. Make Mistakes!
Bad in the same session
PROCRASTINATION
Comes from the need to stop
discomfort in the present
It's pleasant in the short
term, but has significant long
term consequences

MEMORY

03
Divided in long and short term,
memory is essential in the
learning process
PROCRASTINATION
SOLUTIONS
Pomodoro Technique - 25 minutes
focus followed by 5 minutes of
relaxation
Process vs Product - Focusing on
process rather then product
makes tasks more pleasant-
Habit - harness you inner zombie
to make tasks part of your routine
HABIT
COMPOSITION

1. Cue - Trigger that starts the habit. Ex.


A notification on your phone
2. Routine - The activity itself Ex. surfing
the social networks
3. The reward - The benefits you get. Ex.
The relaxation social network
browsing provides
4. Belief - The belief you can change the
habit. Required to change the habit
MEMORY USEFUL
Long term memory -
TECHNIQUES
Constantly Changing Spaced Repetition
(Reconsolidation) Memory Palaces
Big and lasting Use as many senses as
possible (visual, auditory, ...)
Short Term Memory - Use Metaphors
Usually takes up to 4
chunks
Small and temporary
I'M GOING TO BE
LEARNING MY WHOLE
LIFE, SO MIGHT AS
WELL BE GOOD AT IT
ME
THANKS
A LOT
BY JOÃO SILVA

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