What type of learner are you?

[ryoder]

I think it depends on the subject. I know that you cannot learn math or computer programming without a lot of practice. Reading books, listening to teachers and taking notes will give you a general idea of what is needed but then you must immediately appliance you learned. The mechanics need to be practiced and need to become reflexive. This frees up your brain for creative problem solving.

For history topics I have to combine reading with another source like a movie. Drilling in it via quizzes and flashcards immediately following what i just read is a great way to reinforce the knowledge.

Let hammer all three the next time we study a topic and see how we make out.