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    The theory of time-spaced learning proposes that studying in short sessions separated by breaks is more effective for retaining information than cramming for long periods. According to the theory, new knowledge needs time to solidify in the subconscious mind between study periods. Studying for 15 minutes, taking a 15 minute break, and repeating allows information to sink in better than a single 2 hour session. Using time-spaced learning can improve retention, reduce fatigue, and provide scheduling flexibility.

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    The theory of time-spaced learning proposes that studying in short sessions separated by breaks is more effective for retaining information than cramming for long periods. According to the theory, new knowledge needs time to solidify in the subconscious mind between study periods. Studying for 15 minutes, taking a 15 minute break, and repeating allows information to sink in better than a single 2 hour session. Using time-spaced learning can improve retention, reduce fatigue, and provide scheduling flexibility.

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    The Theory of Time-Spaced Learning

    The most effective method for retaining any new knowledge and saving time in the process is to
    study material in a series of short study sessions interspersed with periods of other work or interests. This
    method is called “Time-Spaced Learning.” You can use this method for testing, studying, writing,
    practicing speeches, or accomplishing any mental task.
    Let us suppose that you have to memorize some factual data. Study the material intently for
    fifteen minutes, put it aside, then devote your attention to some other work for about fifteen minutes.
    Pick up your study material again, and concentrate on it for another fifteen minutes. Again divert your
    attention to other subjects. Continue this plan until you know the material thoroughly.
    If you had studied for two hours at one time, your results would not have been as successful.

    Principles of Time-Spaced Learning

     Study material in a series of short study periods instead of cramming material into one long, tiresome
    period.
     Frequent short study period help individuals to remove misconceptions. As individuals review, they
    modify or correct their thinking on the subject.
     Review familiar material first, then proceed with the unfamiliar material.
     Ideas have to sink into our subconscious minds and become set. This idea is called the “jello”
    concept. Jello when first made is a liquid. As time passes, the liquid cools; it is placed in the
    refrigerator to cool even more and finally solidify into jello. Ideas have to rest in the subconscious
    mind for a period of time before they become fixed in our minds.
     Too many ideas at one time confuse the mind. Psychologists claim that the human brain can
    successfully handle six to seven ideas during one time period and have good retention if enough
    repetition is used.

    Benefits of Time-Spaced Learning

     greater retention and recall capability


     less fatigue while learning
     greater scheduling flexibility if work is divided into smaller pieces
     better use of knowledge between learning periods

    Practical Applications of the Theory of Time-Spaced Learning

     Save up on work or procedures that require no concentration. Do the same with those parts of a
    major task which are pure routine and require little decision making. Do these during slack period
    during the day. This increases our efficiency and gets the big job done faster.
     Have definite stopping places. Pace yourself as a professional athlete does.
     Change tasks about every hour to lessen boredom and fatigue.
     Another trick is to change the tempo of your work. Move a little faster or a little slower for a few
    moments from time to time. It licks that boredom time waster.
     Alternate the hard and easy tasks. Set up your day’s schedule so that hard tasks are not grouped with
    another.
     Start the difficult or unpleasant tasks first. We’re most capable of tackling them first thing in the
    morning when mind and body are freshest.

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