How Learning Happens and How You Can Apply it to the BOC Exam

The concept of learning is defined as “a process which results in a relatively permanent change in behavior or potential behavior”. Generally, we can say that learning occurs when the learner:

Makes New Connections

You make new connections or strengthen old ones in your brain when you learn something — in a very literal sense. How your brain works has everything to do with your neurons (brain cells). What’s even more interesting is the role that emotion and repetition play in learning.

Finds Associations

The brain is an incredibly powerful “pattern matching” device, so it constantly searches for connections between what it is experiencing right now and what it has experienced in the past.

Our remarkable ability to perceive situations in a way that takes shortcuts has allowed us to function in today’s world. This can also cause us to misidentify or misread certain sensory cues, which is why optical illusions can catch us off guard.

Resolves Dissonance

Basically, what you ‘know’ and what you ‘don’t know’ can create a kind of emotional tension within you. Imagine yourself holding a rubber band between your hands. On the one hand, you have to learn new information, and on the other hand, you…