Techniques for Memorization

Techniques for memorisation

Improvement of memory mainly influenced by –

}   the techniques and methods of learning

}   the learning situation and environment

}   the learners state of mind

Association

Association is technique for memorisation in which the new information that needs to be memorised is associated/linked to information that is not likely to forget.

Mnemonics

Mnemonics are techniques for improving memory. It is Greek word meaning “aid” to memory. A mnemonics is defined as some device which aids the memorisation of something. This system usually makes  use of visual imaginary to provide useful association.

Common mnemonic techniques

Acronym: it is a technique for remembering names, phrases etc by using the first letter of each word to form a new word.

Acrostic : it is an invented where the first letter of each word is a cue to an idea we need to remember. YIBGYOR

Chunking

Grouping small bits of information into larger units of information. Some people are able to retain much more information in their  short term memories by the process of chunking, which groups information by coding expands working memory load

}  Eg: Which is easier to remember?

◦      4   8   3   7   9  2  5  1  6

◦       483  792  516

◦      1491625364981

◦      As 1 4 9 16 25 36 49 64 81

Method of loci. The word loci means location or places in Latin and the loci method is based on the assumption that location can be serve as an effective cue for remembering the material. 

 INTEREST:

For proper memorizing, interest in the topic or subject is essential. There is a popular saying "we can take the horse to water for drinking but we can not make him drink unless he is interested in drinking." Similar is the case with the children.

REPETITION:

Repetition and its quality affect memorizing. Several psychological experiments have shown that the items repeated more often are remembered longer than those repeated less. However, repetition should be with understanding.

RECITATION:

In this method, the learner tries to recite and recall the subject matter without looking at the paper. In this method, the learner checks up from time to time. According to A. I. Gates (1942), in this method, weak connections are easily discovered and more attention is paid to them. The sense of accomplishment encourages the learner to make greater effort. Errors are easily detected and are soon eliminated