(Ep. 23) WHY YOU SHOULD REMEMBER INFORMATION

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While in the University, I had a schoolmate who would complain of reading and reading her course materials but then will get to the exam hall and not remember what she read. At a a point, one of her campus pastors felt she was having some spiritual problems. He had to pray seriously for her. It didn't stop. It continued. I think it wasn't a spiritual problem.


Many Students have this Common Problem

I have interacted with a lot of students over time and I have noticed that this is a very important problem that students face. They find it difficult to remember what they read.

As someone who have passed through schools, I can say that remembering things that you read is not as difficult as many put it. While I don't rule out the fact there there could be some spiritual undertone to matters like this, I usually want to believe that before we say it is a spiritual matter, let's assess the physical and ensure that there are no loopholes.

A thorough assessment of your study pattern is important. Are you doing everything that you need to do in order to remember what you are being taught. Are you putting in the necessary efforts? Do you even know what steps to take in order to remember what you are reading or being taught?


The Need to Remember Information

The need for a student to remember information cannot be over emphasized. 

1. To aid Learning

First, it is important in learning. A student is supposed to learn and thus, he must remember. If learning is not achieved, then the purpose of education is defeated

2. To Enable Critical Thinking

It is expected that what is being learnt should be used to solve life's problems that the student will encounter with time. If the student cannot remember, this purpose will be defeated.

3. To Pass Tests and Exams

During tests and exams, a student is expected to answer questions from his memory without looking at his books. This, he must be able to remember at this point.

These are just a few of many reasons why students should remember


My Offer to Help

I have come to realize that many students do not know what exactly to do in order to be able to remember what they have read or were taught. I am here to offer some help.

This week, I'll be telling you simple steps that that you can take to aid long term memory. Do well to check out this blog daily.

In my previous posts, I have hinted on some steps that can enable one to commit things to memory. You may need to go back to them, especially 




I hope that these help you excel academically.


✌️ 💕 

Dr Tochukwu Onu, PT 

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