All of us are not the same and learn in various processes as well as forms. Not everybody is learning new ideas without difficulty, some people need to search for how to remember knowledge or process complicated concepts. But being good at it is not synonymous to being a good learner. A person may grow in learning competencies and utilize their entire potential with using the proper approach and mindfulness. Following are the strategies that you can use to beat your academic challenges and improve your performance of studies.

• Accept Your Learning Style:

In order to master learning, you have to have a sense of what style of learning appeals to you the best. Humans learn in many different ways; some learn by movement, sound, view, or writing/reading. You need to opt for the study approach that meets your favoured style.

• Break it Down:

Convert complicated ideas into smaller and easier understandable sections. Devise a study plan and make specific routines for each subject. Before you jump onto a different topic, be sure to fully comprehend this one. The effectiveness of this method lies in the fact that it helps to improve retention and understanding of the material, as well as making the information more accessible.

• Make Use of Multisensory Learning: 

Learning and memorising can be most effective when involving various senses together. Try to resort to visual, audio, and even tactile elements which are supported by multimodal approaches during your studies. Maybe, you could highlight important passages in a textbook (visual); speak aloud to clear some of the issues (auditory); and use flashcards or practise exercises in addition to them.

• Engage in Active Learning:

It is not surprising that passive learning is rarely found along the ways of isolated activities including reading or listening just to the lectures. In fact, the main purpose of active reading is to improve reading comprehension. In your reflection, ask questions to yourself, restate the main points from the most significant paragraphs, and connect the newly acquired knowledge to what you already know. Particularly, communication and thinking abilities could be improved through interactions, mentoring, and problem-solving.

• Create Productive Study Habits:

This is the natural process through which good academic performance is achieved. Select a space away from distractions; for instance you can pick a quiet, cozy room for studying purposes. Similarly, your objectives should be the epitome of everything study session and you should check your progress periodically. To constantly stay focused and steer clear of exhaustion, hang out for regular breaks. In addition to this, develop time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficient planning.

• Seek Support:

If you happen to come across any studying obstacles and need some assistance, do not hesitate and ask for help. Connect with your tutors and friends when you need more facts or clarification. The aim of education institutions is to provide students with academic assistance, learning assistance and counseling programs for help with learning difficulties. In this scenario, it is worth noting that help-seeking is a way of showing your strength and not your weakness. The NorthCap university assigns mentors to all the students the moment they take admission in the University. 

• Remain Persistent and Positive:

Be a positive person even when faced with challenges like when you are unable to grasp something or you are dissatisfied with it. Be sure that you can find a way out in any situation and that you will win by all means. Despite how little or big the triumphs might appear, embrace them by cherishing them and allowing the failures to bring about the self-improvement. Through the successful completion of challenges and by congratulating yourself for every milestone this can be the key to keeping up your determination. To cater to the needs of young generation, The NorthCap University takes pride in being one of the pioneer institutions in Delhi/NCR, to offer a new concept ‘Thought Lab’ for the benefit of our students and faculty.  ‘Thought Lab’ is a novel concept for creating pure, positive and creative thoughts in individuals. It is a unique project aimed to harness the hidden and still untapped inner power of extra-ordinary resource i.e. the Mind of an Individual. 

By and large, enhancing learning aptitudes implies being patient and sustained, as well as knowing-oneself. By embracing your preferred way of learning, breaking down the complex stuff, using multiple ways to reach one's understanding, participating in engaging learning activities, designing efficient study program, seeking help whenever needed and viewing your success with optimism, then you can overcome learning difficulties and realize your full potential. 

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Dr Divyabha

Head, Associate Professor