Thinking of finding ways to learn better?

I was talking to a friend yesterday in one of my econs lecture yesterday, and he shared with me how he learns. Learning in the form of rationalizing what we belief in so that after the analysis we be able to sort out our thoughts on what we believe in. (Pls correct me if i am wrong) =P.

It sets me thinking about the process of learning and absorbing new knowledge in the human minds.

"Psychologist Benjamin Bloom developed a classification scheme for types of learning which includes three overlapping domains: cognitive, psychomotor, and affective. Skills in the cognitive domain, the one most relevant to faculty and administrator training (Lee, 1999), include:

knowledge (remembering information);
comprehension (explaining the meaning of information);
application (using abstractions in concrete situations);
analysis (breaking down a whole into component parts); and
synthesis (putting parts together to form a new and integrated whole). "


Gardner's Seven Knowledge Types

Howard Gardner (1983, 1999) breaks down knowledge into seven types. He developed a theory of multiple intelligences based upon research in the biological sciences, logistical analysis, and psychology. These intelligences include:

1) Logical-mathematical intelligence: the ability to detect patterns, think logically, reason and analyze, and compute mathematical equations.
2) Linguistic intelligence: the mastery of oral and written language in self-expression and memory.
3) Spatial intelligence: the ability to recognize and manipulate patterns (large or small) in spatial relationships (e.g., pilots, sculptors, architects).

4) Musical intelligence: the ability to recognize and compose musical quality (pitches, tones), and content (rhythms, patterns) for production and performance.
5) Kinesthetic intelligence: the ability to use the body, or parts of the body to create products or solve problems (e.g., athletes, dancers, surgeons).
6) Interpersonal intelligence: the ability to recognize another's intentions, and feelings.
7) Intrapersonal intelligence: the ability to understand oneself and use the information to self-manage

Consider ways to learn

Often, learning occurs during periods of confusion, frustration, and struggle. For this reason, risk-taking on the part of the facilitator and the participants is necessary. Sharing personal experiences, posing questions, and presenting case studies can promote learning. In order to engage participants in critical thinking and facilitate problem-solving, consider the following suggestions (Brookfield, 1993):

Value and respect participants through word and action.
Listen attentively and provide support for efforts.
Identify and challenge assumptions.
Reflect back attitudes, rationalizations, and habitual behaviors.
Imagine and explore alternatives.
Practice reflective skepticism.
Model critical thinking through clarity, consistency, openness, and accessibility.
Teach theory by detailing phenomena and practical problems related to the theory.
Balance conceptual with concrete information.
Use a variety of sketches, plots, schematics, computer graphics, and physical demonstrations in addition to oral and written explanations in lectures and handouts.
Provide time for participants to reflect upon the material being presented.
Encourage active participation.

(http://www.washington.edu/doit/TeamN/types.html)

Learning is a eveyday process and it is part of living and part of a process of acquiring knowledge of the world. Everyone have potential gift to become as smart as Einstein. =P U just need to use ur underutilize brain cells and unlocking our brain's potential. Thinking of acquiring knowledge faster? Try making use of the tips above.
I realize that i haven’t been exercising much of the different forms of intelligence. Time to get my brain working... =P