unit 2 learning to learn

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People learn in different ways. Some learn best through pictures. If they don't see anything, it's difficult for them to remember. Other people learn more easily through listening. They need to hear the information. Some of us learn best through doing something, such as playing learning games. As an old Chinese saying goes: I hear and I forget. I see and I understand. I do and I remember. How do you learn best? A student counselor can help you. Jacob is an average student, but he really enjoys photography and computer graphics. He's in the last year of middle school. He's hard-working but doesn't really know what he wants to do. Here he is talking to his student counselor, Mr. Presley. Mr. Presley: So, how are things going, Jacob? Are you still into photography? Jacob: Yes, Mr. Presley. But how can I use it in the future? Anyone can take photographs nowadays. Mr. Presley: Yes, but gifted photographers take the best photographs. And you're gifted, Jacob. Jacob: And you don't think my dyslexia is a problem? Mr. Presley: Definitely not. You have managed well in school even though you have had a learning problem. You should do something that you would really enjoy in the future. Jacob: I'd really like to work on computer games. Do you think I have the ability? Mr. Presley: What do you think? You obviously learn best visually even though you have a reading problem. Jacob: True. I guess I'm not as useless as I thought! Mr. Presley: You're talented and you know it. Remember that this is your last year in middle school and it's time to think about next year. Here's a list of comments that students have made about studying. We'll talk about them next time. Keep up the good work, Jacob!

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