{"id":46,"date":"2016-07-09T12:13:15","date_gmt":"2016-07-09T12:13:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.europace.org\/?p=46"},"modified":"2016-07-09T12:15:18","modified_gmt":"2016-07-09T12:15:18","slug":"3-critical-reading-techniques-to-boost-your-learning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/localhost\/europace.org\/3-critical-reading-techniques-to-boost-your-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Critical Reading Techniques to Boost Your Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Reading is an essential part of learning, and if you\u2019re critical reading techniques<\/a> are not refined, you\u2019ll find that learning is harder than necessary. You need to learn to read efficiently, and if you\u2019re not actively engaged in the material that you\u2019re reading, there is a good chance that you\u2019ll quickly forget everything you\u2019ve just read.<\/p>\n

A lot of reading is required in any online course that you take.<\/p>\n

Speedy<\/a> and efficient reading will be required when time is scarce, and fitting in reading takes a backseat to other life responsibilities. The goal of every critical reading session should be to become more efficient, and process information faster and with more precision.<\/p>\n

How<\/em> do you learn to read efficiently and become actively engaged?<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Find Your<\/em> Place<\/h3>\n

You need to find your<\/em> place. This is a place where you can sit back, read and ignore the world around you. For some people, this place is on a fire escape overlooking the hustle and bustle of a city, but other people choose a place right in their home.<\/p>\n

There isn\u2019t a right or wrong place.<\/p>\n

But there is one key thing that needs to be present: a lack of disruption and interruption. If you can find a well-lit area where you\u2019re able to read for 15 \u2013 20 minute chunks, this is a good place for you.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Study in Chunks<\/h3>\n

\"schedule\"Most people can only study for a short period of time. A 15 \u2013 20-minute attention span<\/a> is the norm when someone is trying to study. And if you go over this limit, you may find that you remember less and understand even less.<\/p>\n

The brain has a way of wondering after 20 minutes or critical reading.<\/p>\n

A good method to follow is to read in chunks and carry out other tasks after your chunk has ended. So, you may read for 20 minutes followed by revising your notes or overlooking study questions.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pause When Needed<\/h3>\n

Critical thinking and reading requires you to pause at certain times. These are times when you may not understand a point or idea, and this is when you should pause and try to grasp the topic fully before continuing.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t pause, you\u2019re rushing through the material, which will lead to less retention.<\/p>\n

When needed, you\u2019ll want to meet with classmates, join forums or self-help groups to be able to determine the answers to these material-related problems. Through help and a community, you\u2019ll be able to retain information<\/a> in a more efficient manner.<\/p>\n

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