Super top students: the most efficient learning method for top students

Chapter 40 Reading also needs to pay attention to efficiency (2)
When you find that there is no value in the content under some headings, go back immediately and read other sections.Based on this, further draw a mind map.

Therefore, in this kind of reading, a lot of time is saved.These times will be of another and greater use to you.

Make efficient reading more valuable

Now, efficient reading has become the requirement of the times for everyone. With the advent of the era of efficient reading, faced with a large amount of knowledge and information, have you ever considered how we can make accelerated reading more valuable?

Because we all understand the truth: time is money, so the time saved by efficient reading is our "cash cow".

Maybe some people will ask, I haven't reached the step of efficient reading, what can I talk about to make it more valuable?

Here, a psychologist's experiment shows that in the process of reading, the eyeballs do not move continuously along each word, but often pause the eyeballs, that is, grab some words and read them silently before moving to some other words.

Reading is a series of rapid jerks of eye movement.Words and sentences can only be perceived when the eyeballs stop looking. It can be said that 90% to 95% of the time in the reading process belongs to eyeball stopping, while eye movement only accounts for 5% to 10% of the total reading time.The size of the text information obtained each time the eyeball stops is related to the visual breadth. If the visual breadth is large, only 6 to 7 words can be seen, and sometimes a word needs to be fixed for 3 or 4 times. Also need to look back repeatedly.The more times you look back, the more time it takes.

The difference between efficient reading and inefficient reading is not the speed of eye movement, but the material seen while the eyes are fixed.Experiments show that people's intelligence and comprehension have the same amount of eye fixation at the same time, but the amount of vocabulary they read differs by as much as 4 times.

Here, vertical jumping, that is, the way of silent reading, can speed up the number of eyeballs, increase the range of eyeballs, can collect a large amount of information, and can also reduce the number of fixations, making reading more efficient.

Compared with the traditional way of reading characters, words, and sentences, reading line by line from left to right, efficient reading is not reading word by word, but gazing at more words at a time, reducing the number of fixations, expanding the breadth of vision, Grasp more text information, can grasp the main points, and use less time to win a greater amount of reading.

In fact, there are many methods for efficient reading, such as reverse reading, pre-reading, skimming, skipping, out-of-sequence reading, cross-reading, etc.

In order to make our efficient reading more valuable, in the process of reading, in the face of a large amount of information, we should not just covet the amount of reading, but should maintain their quality, specifically from the following two aspects proceed:
1. Find out if the information you read is true or false
In the process of reading, we are often able to quickly make our own judgments on the correctness of the information we see, hear and read.In this regard, you may not need to find a lot of information, and you don't have to ask others for opinions and suggestions.Because of the material, add your own judgment throughout.

For example, are there any ambiguous definitions or terms in the readings.True information is always expressed through accurate words and figures.Look for some ambiguous words that allow people to interpret them from different angles.

For example, can the sources of information in the material be identified.If we listen to speeches regularly, we should be careful, because many speakers cite information from sources that are not necessarily appropriate, or even outright wrong.Don't trust us until we figure it out for ourselves.

Another example is whether the information you read is first-hand or second-hand.We all understand that the best and most useful information is of course first-hand, because it comes from people who know exactly what they are talking about.If you obtain information through citing second-hand, third-hand, or even fourth-hand information, in this case, the possibility of distorting facts in the information will continue to increase, and the degree of distorting facts will also increase. serious.

2. Identify hidden details in messages
In this regard, it is mainly to discuss some information that has been processed by the author, or concealed information, or information that misleads your conclusion through emotional statements, and discover the small means used by the author.As long as you understand these little tricks played by the author, you will easily recognize the hidden information.

For example, the author only presents you with information that is favorable to his point of view, and deliberately omits those facts that are contrary to the author's point of view.Their purpose in doing this is to make you accept them and recognize them.

For another example, some information is designed to distract you from finding holes in the author's assertions and to prevent you from having the opportunity to question the logic of the other party's conclusions.

Some reading information may use some emotional assertions to arouse readers' emotions, gain readers' support, and even encourage readers to oppose others, thereby spreading his views.If you come across such an emotionally charged assertion, be sure to ignore it and look elsewhere for the more valuable information you need.

In short, using efficient reading methods and avoiding the misunderstanding of worthless reading will definitely help us work and study better.

The Magical Whole Brain Reading Method
"Whole-brain reading method" refers to a reading method that pays attention to developing the right brain while using the left brain.

The viewpoint of "whole-brain reading method" is: in reading, the left brain and the right brain are jointly developed to make them coordinate and cooperate with each other, so as to achieve the purpose of developing the brain's potential and improving reading efficiency.

The "Whole Brain Reading Method" is mainly composed of 3 parts:
1. Whole Brain Speed ​​Reading

This method is a reading method for people to quickly and effectively extract the required information from the text.People are accustomed to reading from left to right, and the traditional phonetic reading inputs information from the left brain, and the reading speed is slow.Whole-brain fast reading is a sight-reading method, which treats text as a picture, inputs information from the right brain, and processes it with the whole brain.Due to the direct reflection of the whole brain and the omission of the activities of pronunciation and auditory organs, the reading speed is greatly improved.

2. Whole Brain Graphical Reading
The characteristic of this method is to analyze "text" with "picture".It pays attention to imagery, integrity, conciseness and aesthetics.It also inputs information from the right brain, and the whole brain processes it.The illustration is a "screen" for displaying articles, a "guide map" for learning articles, and a miniature image text for reading teaching.

3. Whole-brain rumination reading
Here, one is to grasp the training of language sense.Through reading and comprehension methods, triggering comprehension methods, contextual speculation methods, comparative deliberation methods, and pen practice methods, etc., the sensitivity to language can be cultivated as a whole.

The second is to grasp the shape sense training.Cultivate sensitivity to images through the methods of explaining characters, role-playing, imaginative writing, etc.

The third is to focus on semantic training.Semantics refers to the principles of language, that is, the laws of grammar, rhetoric, articles, logic, etc.Czech educator Comenius said: "Rules can help and strengthen the knowledge gained from practice."

Among the above three training methods, language sense training and form sense training focus on the right brain, while semantic training focuses on the left brain.The coordination of left and right brain can improve reading efficiency.

In the whole brain training process, we must also pay attention to the intensive reading method.

Intensive reading is to read the article word by word, paragraph by paragraph, section by section, in-depth and meticulous, to understand and grasp the basic concepts, theories, viewpoints and all the content, and to conduct research and exploration. This kind of reading is intensive reading.

The intensive reading method is a bit like silkworms eating mulberry leaves, chewing slowly for easy digestion and absorption.Those who are self-educated and self-taught also use this method to study and study.

When conducting intensive reading method training, we should do:
The first arrival: the heart arrives.Concentrate and give your undivided attention to the reading.

The second arrival: Mouth arrival.When reading and reciting, the voice should be clear and loud.

The third arrival: eye arrival.Keep your eyes focused in time and read carefully and earnestly.

The fourth arrives: hand arrives.As you read, take notes or summaries.

The fifth arrival: brain arrival.When reading, use your brain diligently and keep thinking.

Due to the needs of their work and occupation, professionals also need to read books and materials. Most of them read intensively. The purpose of reading is to apply what they have learned, to analyze and solve problems.

For some knowledge materials you like and for some specific purposes, you can also carry out intensive reading.For those materials that are irrelevant or have little connection with you, you don't have to read them intensively, so as not to waste your time and energy.

In the whole-brain reading process, in order to gain time, enhance efficiency and effectiveness, enhance the ability to control knowledge, and use relevant knowledge to solve practical problems more effectively, it is necessary to grasp the details.

If you read everything, don’t give up on anything, don’t choose and focus, don’t grasp the lightness, weight, slowness, and urgency, and use your strength evenly, it will cause a lot of waste of energy and time. Therefore, you should use the method of skimming, learn to read , Learn knowledge thoroughly, and apply it practically.

Not everything has to be skimmed.Remember: skimming is not omitting or not reading, it is omitting some irrelevant parts of the book, and selecting important or necessary content to read. Don’t misunderstand that skimming means omitting important content. Expand when:

(1) Some reading materials do not require intensive reading.

(2) Not enough energy and time for intensive reading.

(3) Some parts of the reading content have little to do with the reader's reading.

"One eye and ten lines" has existed since ancient times. "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" records Zhang Song's quick reading of Cao Cao's "Meng De Xin Shu" "One Eye and Ten Lines".In front of Cao Cao, he recounted the content of Cao Cao's book of war, and ridiculed Cao Cao's book of war in Sichuan, which everyone knew, even children knew it. book of war.It can be seen that the effect of this speed reading technology is so great.

Scanning speed reading is a new and efficient way of reading.When people have this technology, their reading speed can be greatly improved, more than 8 times faster than the original reading speed.Extensive reading, skimming or intensive reading with this speed reading is also faster than ordinary people.

The scanning speed reading method does not refer to superficial, careless, careless, speed reading requires both speed and quality.Fast reading of reading materials, that is, reading with extraordinary reading speed and special technology, is scanning speed reading.This speed reading technique usually requires special training and practice before it can be mastered and used.

Scanning speed reading should grasp the following principles:

First, the principle of rapid response.This requires us to be highly focused and quick to respond before scanning and speed reading, so that the eyes and brain are sensitive, cooperative and coordinated.

Second, the principle of visual reading materials.You can use silent extensive reading for speed reading, that is, silent reading, so that you can easily focus on the key points, and you can sweep over irrelevant content.

Third, gradually improve the principle.It is worth noting that after mastering the speed reading method, first slow and then fast, from slow to fast, step by step, continuously upgrade, and finally develop the skills and habits of fast and extensive reading.

Fourth, master the principles of grammar.You should be as familiar as possible with conjunctions, adverbs, etc., so that you can skip over during speed reading and spare time to grasp the key points.

Fifth, pay attention to the principle of accumulation.This requires us to do enough work in normal times, and speed reading is more beneficial.

Sixth, the principle of wide application.That is to say, we are required to widely use the accelerated reading speed in real life.

Finally, in order to achieve the purpose of scanning and speed reading, you can also prepare in this way.

(1) Browse all the news except the main text, which is roughly similar to intensive reading and skimming.

(2) Pay attention to the cover, browse the title, author, publisher, etc. of the book you read, so that you can know what theme the book reflects and what it means to you personally.

(3) Pay attention to the summary, which can help you judge whether you need to read this book, and whether it is worth reading.

(4) Make a list. The advantage of this is that it can reflect the overall structure of the book and make it clear at a glance.

(5) Look at the preface and postscript. The preface and postscript reflect the relevant information of the author of the book, such as the author's written expression intention, background, subject, etc.

(6) Read the text, which is the core part of scanning speed reading.

In short, no matter what kind of reading method we choose, we should build our own rich knowledge system. On this basis, we should train the whole brain reading method to make reading faster, more effective and more practical.

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