Week Three: Lesson Two – Overview of a Good Study Framework

Posted by Faizel Mohidin on Jul 22, 2009 in Mind Mapping | 0 comments

What is the best Study Method?

You might be thinking that this person is very bold to even attempt to answer this question! The answer is quite simple though -  any method that utilises the whole brain!

Scientists have now almost universally agreed that the left and right halves of the brain largely have different functions. (For those of you that don’t know, the brain looks very much like a walnut, with two visibly distinct halves.)

The left side of the brain is the logical side and deals with lists, numbers and structured information etc., while the right side of the brain is the artistic side and handles colour, sensory experiences and unstructured information.

While the above is not entirely true, as both halves share some functions, using both the artistic side and the structured side in learning will greatly improve retention and understanding.
You now have a very good yardstick to measure any study method by.

Why is YourTutor’s study method so special?

This is even easier than the first question – our study method is so special because it actively incorporates both sides of the brain!

It uses Mind Maps®, and the Cornell Method. The artistic, visual learners will be more comfortable with Mind Maps®, while the logical, linear learners will be more comfortable with the Cornell Method.

Only by using both these methods, will the whole brain be used.

How does your Study Method shape up?