This document discusses effective teaching and learning practices, including focusing on goals and planning, preparing a time table, actively reading materials and paraphrasing, taking notes in class, using flash cards and concept maps, self-monitoring, understanding learning styles, distributing learning over time, collaborative learning, and focusing on effort over ability. It also mentions two modes of learning - focused mode and diffuse mode - and the importance of diet, exercise and sleep for learning.

1. HOW TO LEARN Anup Kumar Singh, PhD

6. TWO MODES OF LEARNING
Focussed Mode Diffuse Mode

9. EFFECTIVE TEACHING-LEARNING
PRACTICES
 Write your goals and plan to achieve them
 Prepare time table; start with relaxation
 Preview and actively read your readings/chapters; paraphrase each
paragraph
 Take notes in your class; it pays off
 Use flash card and concept map
 Take assessment regularly
 Monitor your self-talk; Reflect on your learning style

10. CONTD…
 Use some uninterrupted time; time your engagement with internet
 Understand fluency illusion
 Distribute your learning
 Teach someone; participate in collaborative learning
 Focus on your efforts, not abilities
 Understand the importance of diet, exercise and sleep