Acquiring Skill Is More Important

Than Memorizing
To learn is to acquire knowledge or skills while to memorize is to
commit something to memory.

There is a distinct difference between memorizing and learning. The fact is

most students do not know that. Learning means to change the stored
inputs of the brain as per the new input or experience. Memorization is just
the mere act of putting information in, but it does nothing to increase
learning as you have no control as to what information remains in.

Actual learning is not about memorizing the topic

The education sector in India considers memorizing an essential tool for

learning. But, nowadays the scenario has changed. Current methods of
teaching have progressed far beyond the traditional method of learning.
Teachers are now adopting new learning processes keeping the old, chalk-
and-board method aside. New method helps the student to grasp concepts
and theories in an all-embracing manner. The combination of more
activities in schools help the students in acquiring skills that make the
process of learning faster and more enjoyable.

Move Beyond The Lecture:

The educator plays an integral part in the life of a student. A teacher is

more of a coach or a facilitator rather than a sole content provider.
Research indicates that students find it hard to register every bit of
information presented in a lecture. A teacher should conduct a class in
such a way that students feel equally engaged in the context.

Studies from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation show that
students with a more interactive learning environment perform better
than those in traditionally structured classrooms.

Enhance Memory By Involving In Activities:

Engaging in meaningful activities can stimulate the neurological system. It

can work as a stress buster along with enhancing good health and reducing
the risk of other diseases. Good observation and learning can lead to better
memory. Involvement in activities makes the learning process faster and
creates a deep impact on memory.

The concept of visualization is very powerful. A teacher can enhance

students’ memory by encouraging them to draw, or through animations, or
by showing them different pictures, and by visiting different places.

Involvement in activities builds a mind map for the students, which helps
them to store vast quantities of information. Through different activities,
teachers can encourage students to share their learning experience with
others which in turn will help them learn better and absorb skills with
greater depth.

Learning and memorization are interlinked. Therefore, always understand

to remember rather than only memorising it. If a student fails to learn well
then the ability to store input in his/her memory is also rather
limited. Involvement in activities offers the brain a mental, gymnastic
exercise which results in enhancing the concentration skills of the
students. It is very important to have a great memory. Those who
remember, remember not of their ability to remember, but to understand!
The best doctors and lawyers remember not because they memorize, but
because they can make sense of the information!