With the new school year quickly approaching (or perhaps, for your early-starters, already under way), it’s time to get ready for a successful semester. And while you may be revamping your wardrobe for fall, it’s equally important to freshen up your study skills, too.
隨著新學(xué)年的快速到來(lái)(大概對(duì)于提早開(kāi)始學(xué)習(xí)的人來(lái)說(shuō),他們已經(jīng)進(jìn)入學(xué)習(xí)狀態(tài)了),是時(shí)候?yàn)橐粋€(gè)成功的學(xué)期做準(zhǔn)備了。你或許在為金秋置備新裝,而重新梳理一下自己的學(xué)習(xí)技巧也同樣重要哦。

Have you ever noticed that your study habits are different than those of your friends? Or how you seem to learn faster in certain classes? Some people are quick to blame the professor or subject for their difficulties, but that isn’t always the cause. One thing that many people seem to overlook is their learning type.
你是否曾注意到,你的學(xué)習(xí)習(xí)慣與你朋友們的習(xí)慣不盡相同?或者你如何能在某些課上學(xué)得更快一些?有些人會(huì)很快就會(huì)怪罪教授或者科目太難,但事實(shí)并不總是如此。許多人可能忽略的一點(diǎn)就是他們的學(xué)習(xí)模式。

The 3 Main Learning Types
3種主要的學(xué)習(xí)模式

Now, you may be wondering what a learning type is and how to find yours. There are three different learning types: Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic. You can be a combination of learning types, but most people have one type that dominates.
現(xiàn)在你或許正在疑惑學(xué)習(xí)模式是什么、如何找到你的學(xué)習(xí)模式。有三種不同的學(xué)習(xí)模式:視覺(jué)型、聽(tīng)覺(jué)型和動(dòng)覺(jué)型。你可能混合使用了這些學(xué)習(xí)模式,但是大多數(shù)人有一種主導(dǎo)的學(xué)習(xí)模式。

1. Visual learners learn best by seeing. If you seem to easily retain information from pictures, graphs, and videos, you are likely a visual learner.
視覺(jué)型學(xué)習(xí)者通過(guò)“看”學(xué)得最好。如果你似乎能通過(guò)圖片、圖表和視頻輕松地記住信息,那么你可能是個(gè)視覺(jué)型學(xué)習(xí)者。

2. Auditory learners learn best by hearing. If you seem to remember things by hearing them, whether listening to a lecture or repeating information out loud, then you are likely an auditory learner.
聽(tīng)覺(jué)型學(xué)習(xí)者通過(guò)“聽(tīng)”學(xué)得最好。如果你好像通過(guò)聽(tīng)來(lái)記住事物,不論是聽(tīng)課還是大聲重復(fù)信息,那么你可能是聽(tīng)覺(jué)型學(xué)習(xí)者。

3. Kinesthetic learners learn best by doing. If you seem to learn best by working with your hands or testing out what you are shown, you are likely a kinesthetic learner.
動(dòng)覺(jué)型學(xué)習(xí)者通過(guò)“做”學(xué)得最好。如果你好像通過(guò)自己動(dòng)手去做或者測(cè)試的方式而學(xué)得最好,那么你可能是動(dòng)覺(jué)型學(xué)習(xí)者。

So now that you know your personal learning style, the trick is to find out how to use your new-found knowledge to help you in your classes.
既然你知道了你個(gè)人的學(xué)習(xí)模式,訣竅就是去發(fā)現(xiàn)如何利用你新發(fā)現(xiàn)的知識(shí)來(lái)幫助你的功課。

Tips for Visual Learners
針對(duì)視覺(jué)型學(xué)習(xí)者的建議

1. Pay attention! For visual learners, this is very important (and always respectful). If your professr uses a PowerPoint, observe the pictures they might include and their significance.
集中注意力!對(duì)于視覺(jué)型學(xué)習(xí)者,這一點(diǎn)非常重要(并且一直顯得很有禮貌)。如果你的教授使用幻燈片,那么要觀察其中所含的圖片和它們的含義。

2. Take notes by drawing graphs and connecting ideas instead of just copying down a list. This way, your brain will easily connect the different concepts. You can even draw pictures if you find that works better for you.
通過(guò)畫(huà)圖表和連接想法來(lái)記筆記,而不只是復(fù)制下列表。用這種方法,你的大腦就能輕松地將不同的概念聯(lián)系起來(lái)。你甚至可以畫(huà)畫(huà),如果你發(fā)現(xiàn)這對(duì)你來(lái)說(shuō)效果更好的話(huà)。

3. Color code your notes and/or your note cards. This will aid your brain in keeping all of the information separate. You can code by chapter, type of information, or any way that helps you.
在你的筆記和/或便簽上用不同顏色作代碼。這將幫助你的大腦將所有的信息區(qū)隔開(kāi)來(lái)。你可以分章節(jié)、信息類(lèi)別和其他有幫助的方法來(lái)進(jìn)行編碼。

4. Download the notes or presentations if your professor makes them available. This way, you can go back over them before an exam and quickly re-read to retain the info.
如果可以得到教授的筆記或報(bào)告,下載下來(lái)。這樣你就可以在考試之前回過(guò)頭來(lái)復(fù)習(xí),快速重讀一遍,記住所學(xué)的信息。

Tips for Auditory Learners
針對(duì)聽(tīng)覺(jué)型學(xué)習(xí)者的建議

1. Again, pay attention! If you aren’t listening while the lecture is happening, then as an auditory learner, you’re missing out on the easiest way for you to learn without having to make up for it later on.
再一次強(qiáng)調(diào),集中注意力!如果在講課時(shí)你沒(méi)有聽(tīng),那么作為一個(gè)聽(tīng)覺(jué)型學(xué)習(xí)者,你就錯(cuò)失了對(duì)你來(lái)說(shuō)最簡(jiǎn)單的學(xué)習(xí)方法,此后也沒(méi)法對(duì)此彌補(bǔ)。

2. If you think it would help and you obtain permission from the professor, you can record the lecture for future listening.
如果你認(rèn)為這會(huì)有幫助并且你得到了教授的許可,你可以對(duì)講課內(nèi)容進(jìn)行錄音方便以后再聽(tīng)。

3. If you find that taking notes distracts you from listening, ask a friend if you can borrow their notes OR directly after the lecture, write down everything you remember.
如果你發(fā)現(xiàn)記筆記會(huì)干擾你聽(tīng),那么詢(xún)問(wèn)一個(gè)朋友你是否能借他/她的筆記,或者一下課就記下你能記住的所有東西。

Tips for Kinesthetic Learners
針對(duì)動(dòng)覺(jué)型學(xué)習(xí)者的建議

1. Guess what the first point is once again? You’ve got it, pay attention! For kinesthetic learners, it’s extremely important that you take notes either by writing or typing, in order to actively engage with information as you receive it.
猜猜第一點(diǎn)又是什么?猜對(duì)了,集中注意力!對(duì)于動(dòng)覺(jué)型學(xué)習(xí)者來(lái)說(shuō),為了積極地獲取剛收到的信息,手寫(xiě)或打字做筆記極為重要。

2. Rewrite notes and reread information. If possible, translate the information into examples. This is something that can help kinesthetic learners retain what they need to know.
重寫(xiě)筆記,重讀信息。可能的話(huà),將信息詮釋為實(shí)例。這可以幫助動(dòng)覺(jué)型學(xué)習(xí)者記住他們需要知道的東西。

3. Visualize! One method that can help kinesthetic learners is to visualize yourself picking up information and putting it into a category. This may sound silly, but in this way you’re “doing” something without actually physically doing it.
視覺(jué)化!一個(gè)可以幫助動(dòng)覺(jué)型學(xué)習(xí)者的方法就是設(shè)想你把信息收取,把它放在了一個(gè)門(mén)類(lèi)里。這可能聽(tīng)上去有點(diǎn)愚蠢,但是用這種方法你就可以不用真的身體上有所行動(dòng)就“做”了某事。

4. Take advantage of labs and other class activities. These moments are when you’re at your prime for learning. Concentrate on what you’re learning from the experience and pay close attention to the process that you go through.
利用實(shí)驗(yàn)室和其他班級(jí)活動(dòng)。這些都是你學(xué)習(xí)的黃金時(shí)刻。全神貫注于你從體驗(yàn)中學(xué)到的東西,密切注意你所經(jīng)歷的過(guò)程。