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Grade 10: Becoming a Better Learner

October 14, 2019

During Academy class on the afternoon of October 10th, the tenth graders gathered in the XMT Annex to attend an informational yet engaging lecture about the Personal Growth Program. It was hosted by Ms. Economou and Mr. Pardy, two teachers from the Teacher Adviser Office. The teachers hoped to help students adopt effective learning habits prior to enrolling in college. The lecture motivated students to grow as independent individuals through the learning process.

In Ms. Economou’s speech, she divided the entire college application process into different aspects. She specifically emphasized the importance of scores and also encouraged students to attend challenging courses in order to prepare for vigorous college courses in the future. Aside from challenging themselves academically, it is crucial for students to engage in a variety of service activities as well. Ms. Economou also mentioned that after college graduation, students will face challenges like searching for a job. Therefore, students should take advantage of winter and summer internships to prepare for careers in advance. To wrap up her presentation, Ms. Economou informed tenth graders that learning is not limited to studying knowledge found in textbooks. She encouraged students to participate in extracurricular activities that suit their personal interests. This would turn pupils into more dynamic, well-rounded individuals.

After Ms. Economou’s instructive presentation, Mr. Pardy elaborated on effective ways to study. Before his lecture, Mr. Pardy asked tenth graders a handful of common studying questions which instantly stimulated enthusiasm among the audience. Then, he analyzed some difficulties that students faced while studying and introduced students to a variety of noteworthy studying approaches. This included how to memorize information efficiently, how to arrange learning schedules, and how to maintain a positive attitude towards learning during times of crisis. In addition, Mr. Pardy used a few interactive memory games to help students have first-hand experience of what it is like to cram before tests, take notes carelessly, and the drawbacks on failing to preview and review class knowledge. Through the game, students were able to perceive the harms of cramming at the last minute.

The lectures and engaging games helped students gain in-depth understanding of the college application process as well as interesting facts about human memory and productive studying habits. Hopefully, students can learn more effectively and efficiently in the future.

(Written by Nina Zhong Pictures by Xie Junyu Supervised by Xie Junyu)