{"id":2221,"date":"2016-10-20T17:00:22","date_gmt":"2016-10-20T17:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/westvancouverschools.ca\/rockridge-secondary\/?p=2221"},"modified":"2016-10-20T17:00:22","modified_gmt":"2016-10-20T17:00:22","slug":"studying-with-the-brain-in-mind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/westvancouverschools.ca\/rockridge-secondary\/studying-with-the-brain-in-mind\/","title":{"rendered":"“Studying with the Brain in Mind”"},"content":{"rendered":"

Terry Small, an experienced teacher and, now, presenter, showed Rockridge\u2019s students and their parents how students can be more effective with their studying in order to improve their learning. He called his presentation \u201cStudying with the Brain in Mind\u201d.<\/p>\n

Terry presented students with a sample of his 33 \u201csmart secrets\u201d, which encourage students to look at their brain, as neuroscientists have.<\/p>\n

Smart Secret #1: \u201cI am a Genius\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

The brain thinks in pictures \u2013 not in words. When one thinks of a horse, they imagine the picture of a horse, instead of the word.\u00a0 Thus, Terry encouraged students to advertise themselves in a way that changes the pictures in their brain.\u00a0 To do this, students should write down their name on an index card followed by \u201cis a genius\u201d – \u201cJohn is a genius\u201d, for example.\u00a0 The card is then placed on a mirror so that they see it every day.\u00a0 He even suggested that parents do the same for themselves.<\/p>\n

Smart Secret #2: \u201cBe green and growing \u2026\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

What is one reason why one should go to school? \u201cTo become a more interesting person\u201d, says Terry.\u00a0 When one learns chemical equations, for example, the brain\u2019s response is to form more connections between neurons.\u00a0 \u201cYou just got a better brain (faster, stronger)\u201d, says Terry.<\/p>\n

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Smart Secret #3: \u201cGet up and stand up on your feet\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Terry says that\u00a0you should take\u00a0your age and add 2. This will give you the number of minutes that your brain can function without taking a break with the maximum being 20 minutes.\u00a0 For example, if you are 15 years old, you should stand up and stretch after 17 minutes of studying.\u00a0 He also suggests having a couple of gulps of water, one walnut, which he calls \u201cbrain food\u201d, and two raisins for sugar.<\/p>\n

Smart Secret #4: \u201cNever give up\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration.<\/p>\n

Smart Secret #5: \u201cGet a Study Strategy\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Studies have shown that students who perform better actually study less than others because they have a study strategy. If students do not already have an effective study strategy, they can ask their teacher, counsellor, or parents for ideas.<\/p>\n

Smart Secret #6: \u201cSet Goals\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Terry suggested that students make up a future report card. On a sheet of paper, they should list the subjects they are taking and, beside each subject, write down the achievement level, which, realistically, is the ideal achievement level that they would like to reach.\u00a0 Students should then place a copy of this future report card in their locker and binder.\u00a0 Terry said that by placing this future report card in numerous places, it has the same effect as advertising does.<\/p>\n

Smart Secret #7: \u201cWrite it Down\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Writing something down makes it go into the brain at a much deeper level.<\/p>\n

Smart Secret #16: \u201cStudy Actively\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

The brain does its best work when it studies actively. Terry\u2019s #1 study tip is to make up and use \u201cM & M (Memory and Mastery) Cards\u201d.\u00a0 These are also known as \u201cflash cards\u201d.<\/p>\n

Smart Secret #17: \u201cTurn it Off\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Studying is much more effective when done without TV and music \u2013 unless it\u2019s baroque music. This includes Vivaldi, Bach, Scarlatti, Pachelbel, and Handel.<\/p>\n

As Terry said, when you put the goals and strategies in the hands of a genius, the possibilities are endless.<\/p>\n

For more information regarding Terry Small, visit his website at www.terrysmall.com<\/a> .<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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