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STUDY TECHNIQUE 1 –
TEACHING OTHERS
When you explain a section of academic work to other students, you yourself benefit the most from the exercise. You have to understand something really well to be able to teach it to others. If you have trouble explaining a concept to another student, it probably means that you do not understand it well enough, and that you have to go back and revise the topic. Because you have to prepare thoroughly and really think about concepts to be able to impart your knowledge to others, this technique is an excellent preparation for when you write tests or exams.
ADvANTAGES
1. It enables you to better understand the subject yourself.
2. It enables you to clarify and explain the subject in a concise and logical way. 3. It enables you to answer questions in detail.
4. It enables you to make connections that may not have been visible before. 5. It enables you to summarise information in an academic fashion.
This technique is an especially good way of keeping the information in your long- term memory, making it easier to recollect the information when you need it. Studying with another student or in a group can be beneficial, but remember to stay focused. Do not get distracted by non-academic discussions.
