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Effective Learning Strategies
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When doing a skills program or learnership, you need to employ effective learning strategies to work through the information provided to you. Effective learning strategies include:
Be a Critical Reader
Critical readers have the following traits:
- They are honest with themselves
- They resist manipulation
- They overcome confusion
- They ask questions
- They base judgments on evidence
- They look for connections between subjects
- They are intellectually independent
Ask yourself the following questions as you read:
- What is the topic of the book or reading?
- What issues are addressed?
- What conclusion does the author reach about the issue(s)?
- What are the author's reasons for his or her statements or belief?
- Is the author using facts, theory, or faith?
Facts can be proven:
- The theory is to be proved and should not be confused with fact
- Opinions may or may not be based on sound reasoning
Faith is not subject to proof by its nature:
- Has the author used neutral words or emotional words?
- Critical readers look beyond the language to see if the reasons are clear
- Be aware of why you do, or do not, accept the arguments of the author