The ASL Learner
You are a learner with an auditory, solitary, and left-brain-dominated learning style. You tend to learn best when you can hear someone else explain information, rather than reading it on your own. You have an intrinsic sense of patience and discipline, which explains your tendency to learn and study alone at your own pace. Your strength lies in rational analysis with an inept ability to draw logical conclusions and fill in the gaps in your knowledge.
General Study Tips
1. Listen to recordings while going back over your notes as it can help improve your memory.​
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2. Ask questions during class as verbal explanations will help you better understand the topic.
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3. Create acronyms or catchy tunes when learning concepts or formulas as it helps with retention.
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4. Find a place in your home that is fully dedicated to study as this trains your brain to hyperfocus.
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5. Set frequent goals and create a study schedule that is rewarding to give you motivation.
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6. Figure out how to explain concepts and definitions in your own words to improve memory capacity.
7. Create an organized schedule and to-do list so you can stay on top of your learning.
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8. Break down large tasks into smaller steps so they are more manageable from a short-term perspective.
9. Ask your teacher for clear rubrics and guidelines so that you know exactly what to work towards.
Suggested Strategy: Active Recall
Active Recall is a study method where you must actively pull information from your mind without any prompts or hints. The steps are very simple. Take out a piece of paper and write down everything you remember about your last lesson on it. Don’t look at the class slideshow or the notes you took in class, just write what you remember.
This is insanely effective because instead of idly absorbing information or passively taking in knowledge you are actively searching for it. This strengthens neural conductivity in the brain and increases the capacity for long-term memory. Furthermore, Active Recall prevents the likelihood of blanking on a presentation or exam because it challenges your mind to work under stress. Active Recall is a simple yet effective method of confirming your understanding of knowledge taught in class and can aid you in remembering difficult concepts that you are uncertain about.
Why Active Recall: Active Recall works well for auditory learners who can benefit from verbal repetition. Studying alone aligns with the solitary aspect, and the logical structure of Active Recall suits the left-brain dominance.