He states there is a learning style called holistic learning, which is an opposite approach to learning by memorizing and practicing by repetition and force (compartmentalized learning): In the article, he also provides 5 suggestions to maximize your holistic learning: Ask Questions; Visualize and Diagram; Use Metaphors; Feel It; and When in Doubt, Link or Peg It. When it comes time for exams (or any practical application for your knowledge) compartmentalized learners have to hope that they pounded the information hard enough into their head so it might come up during the exam. Holistic learners do the opposite. Holistic learners only need to start at one point on their web, but they can use that web to feel around and find all the associated information they need. When I come down to learning, I improve my speed of learning by summaries and diagrams. Also Mind Map is a method that helped me a lot on absorbing information. How to Ace Your Finals Without Studying – [Scott H Young]
