Course curriculum

  • 1

    Unit I: Welcome to the course!

    • A message from the instructor

    • How to use this course

    • Before we begin...
  • 2

    Unit II: Your Pathway to Effective Learning

    • Understanding Your Learning Style

    • The Power of Interest

    • Ways to Improve your Ability to Learn

    • Test your learning
  • 3

    Unit III: Understanding How the Brain Works

    • Neural Pathways

    • Diffused Learning vs. Focused Attention

    • Long and Short Term Memory

    • What to Feed your Brain for More Effective Learning

    • Test your learning
  • 4

    Unit IV: Methods of Learning

    • Visualization

    • Recall

    • Chunking

  • 5

    Unit V: Hindrances to Learning and Productivity

    • Procrastination

    • Learner's Attitude

    • Environment

    • Lack of sleep and Poor diet and Nutrition

    • Fear of Learning

  • 6

    Unit VI: How to Break the Habit Mode

    • The Cue

    • The Routine

    • The Reward

    • The Power of Belief

  • 7

    Unit VII: How to Form Effective Study Habits

    • Reading Vs. Studying

    • The Study Cycle

  • 8

    Unit VIII: Mental Tools and Tricks to Motivate Yourself

    • Reframe the Idea

    • Take responsibility for your Learning

    • Get a Planner/Journal

    • Plan Your Quitting Time

    • Watch out for Procrastination Cues

    • Evaluate Your New Strategy