So many times it so happens that our learnt materials can not be memorize at the time of necessity and we have to face tipical problem.Do you know why it so happens?It so happens because we don't know the right technique to memorize. So why not let's understand some technique:-
Keyword method—In this technique we learn by using keyword. Suppose you are learning
French and elglish languages at same time.And some words are similar in both languages. Then it will be helpful when we use it as a keyword. Suppose that there is a word meaning duck -'pato' in French and pot in English which means a water container.both have different meaning but there is some similarity too.
Method of loci— It is sort of imagery walk that one is required to make
mental picture that contains similar objects and put the items to be remembered in strategic
location. for e.g.—A child is taught spring word and associate it with water falling from the tap in
the bathroom from the roof.
Mnemonics using organization--- organizing means imposing certain order in which we want
to remember. Some Mnemonics are
Chunking--- It increase capacity of STM.In this several smaller units are combined to form large
chunks which increase STM capacity. For e.g..Suppose you have to remember ten digits ph. Number 9252045633 of your friend then divide it in to four small units like-925 204 563 and 3.Then it will set in your long term memory.
First letter technique--- In this technique we learn first letter of word and memorizing it is helpful in abbreviation.eg—
Central board of investigation(CBI),intensive care unit(ICU).
Engaging deep level of processing--- Some psychologists demonstrated that if we want to
memorise something then we should go through deep level processing.Firstly understand the topic and then ask many
question to be confirmed. You can ask questions from teachers or from self.
Minimizing interference—Intereference is major factor of forgetting.So we should avoid it as
much as possible. Suppose loud sound of TV is interfering in concentration then switch off it.
Give yourself many retrival cues--- During learning we should create cues for important
things. For e.g. If you have to learn the name of great personalities and same name of your friend's have then you can use your friends name as a cue.Priyanka is name of your friend's and some great personalities have so then friend's name will work as a cue.
PQRST:It was developed by Thomas and Robinson .It is very useful technique to memories certain
things.
P=Purview(observing main titles, pictures and the summary)
Q=question(read material should be put in questioning form.)
,R=Read(reading of concerned section should be done.)
S=Self recitation(after reading we should reharse ourself.)
T=Test(After completing all above stage we should test what we have learnt).
So from now use above any technique as per requirement