• Auditory learners respond best when listening to the material. They could read their notes aloud, discuss it with others,
explain the work to themselves, or record key points themselves and listen to the recording.
• Tactile/kinaesthetic learners respond best by doing or learning through experience. They could move around while
studying, role-play the work if possible, build models for practical understanding, or identify key concepts of the material
in their daily lives.
5. Review and revise
Once a week learners should review the work covered in class during the week. Regular revision helps to affirm their
understanding and memory of the learning material. Learners could create quizzes for themselves on key concepts or create
practice examination questions and flashcards to help them study. That way, they learn the material twice: once when they
make the study material and once when they use it to revise.
6. Take breaks
Study breaks are essential to ensuring that learners retain the information they just studied and for preparing their minds
for the next study session. In addition, it helps to recharge their concentration and to prevent them from becoming tired or
frustrated. During breaks learners should step away from their study space and any visually-intensive activities such as reading
or scrolling through social media. They should rather engage in light physical activities, such as taking a walk around the block
or stretching, as these activities allow their minds and bodies to relax and prepare for the next study session.
7. Ask for help
Learners should be encouraged to ask for help when they get stuck on something, or if something just doesn’t seem to make
sense. They should approach their teachers about these aspects.
8. Stay motivated
The frustrations that often go along with study sessions could demotivate learners to keep studying – especially when preparing
for examinations. Encourage them to create a visual reminder of their goals and place it close to their study space. That way,
they have an easily-accessible reminder of what they are working towards whenever they get demotivated.
9. Eat healthily
Learners should eat balanced meals and get enough sleep and physical exercise – especially when preparing for examinations.
Instead of rewarding them with sugary or fatty snacks, rather provide them with healthy snacks that are tasty. In addition,
encourage learners to use the hours available in a day efficiently so that they don’t unnecessarily push themselves to study
beyond their bedtime. It is also important to ensure that they drink lots of water while studying.
These are only a few suggestions on what learners can do to get the most out of their studying; they might already have habits
that work well. You could even ask their friends or teachers for recommendations. Whatever your strategy, keep adjusting it
until you find the combination that works for the learner.
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