Despite the many theories about how we learn, most people study for exams using what they assume is "the right way." Yet the learning sciences field has recently made major discoveries about how the brain learns, and some of them are downright counterintuitive. Have we been spending too much time on ineffective ways to learn? In this report, author Connie Missimer (Critical Thinking at Work) explores three main areas: mapping what you want to learn (using two different methods), finding ways to locate the best-supported information, and learning how to evaluate the information. You'll also look at ways to present what you've learned using approaches to persuade your listeners.
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