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What do you do if you're struggling to learn new skills in higher education on your own?

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Learning new skills is essential for succeeding in higher education, whether you are pursuing a degree, a certificate, or a lifelong passion. However, sometimes you may find it challenging to learn new skills on your own, especially if you are facing obstacles such as lack of motivation, time, feedback, or resources. In this article, you will discover some practical tips on how to overcome these challenges and improve your learning outcomes.

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Dr. Faisal Sheikh

'Accounting Navy SEAL': Principal Lecturer, Qualified Accountant (FCCA), & Published Author (4 Books)

1 Identify your learning goals

Before you start learning a new skill, it's essential to have a clear idea of what you want to achieve and why. This will help you stay focused, motivated, and accountable. To identify your learning goals, consider questions such as: what skill do you want to learn and for what purpose? How will this skill benefit your academic, professional, or personal development? How will you measure your progress and success? What milestones and deadlines do you need to meet? Writing down your answers and reviewing them regularly can remind yourself of your learning intentions.

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If struggling to learn new skills in higher education independently, seek support and resources. Engage with professors or mentors for guidance and clarification on challenging concepts. Explore online courses, tutorials, or educational platforms tailored to your needs. Join study groups or online communities where you can exchange ideas and collaborate with peers. Break down complex topics into smaller, manageable tasks and set achievable goals. Practice self-discipline and time management to maintain consistency in your learning efforts. Remember, it's okay to ask for help and adjust your approach as needed to overcome obstacles and achieve academic success.

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Shyla Chavan

ESL Lecturer at New Zealand Institute of Technical Training
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The best way is to first try, and when I cannot do it or figure out how? I will approach the teacher to help me or google and get some ideas to work it out.

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Hetal IIBMS

Indian Institute of Business Management & Studies
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It's essential to first identify your learning goals. Start by clarifying what specific skills you want to develop and why they are important to you. Understanding your goals will help you create a structured learning plan and stay motivated. Next, break down your goals into smaller, manageable tasks that you can work on gradually. Additionally, consider seeking support from peers, mentors, or online communities. They can provide guidance, resources, and encouragement. Remember, learning is a journey, and it's okay to encounter difficulties along the way.

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2 Choose your learning methods

When selecting learning methods to acquire new skills, you should consider factors such as the quality and credibility of the source, the relevance and applicability of the content, the level of difficulty and complexity of the skill, and the feedback and support that you can get. You can choose from online courses, books, videos, podcasts, projects, or joining communities. To maximize your learning experience, it is recommended to diversify your learning methods by combining active and passive learning strategies. For instance, watch a video to learn the basics of a skill then practice it through an exercise or a project and finally seek feedback from experienced individuals or experts.

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It is important to choose a method or methods as to what is feasible to learn better. The more one is exposed to different resources the more we get to understand and perform better. Being practical and applying different ideas from resources can increase our learning.

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3 Manage your time and energy

Learning new skills on your own can be a challenge, especially when you have other commitments and responsibilities that demand your attention and resources. To manage your time and energy effectively, it's important to schedule learning sessions in advance and stick to them. Additionally, set realistic and achievable goals , break them down into smaller tasks, prioritize the most important ones, delegate or eliminate the rest, and use tools or apps that can help you organize, track, and optimize your learning. Furthermore, try to avoid distractions and interruptions that can disrupt your focus and flow. Lastly, make sure to take breaks and reward yourself for completing tasks.

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Managing time and energy while learning can be tricky due to deadlines, commitments and responsibilities. it is important to set SMART goals and achieve them accordingly. It is very essential to be focused and involved in our tasks.

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4 Seek feedback and support

Learning new skills on your own can be a challenging and isolating experience, especially if you face difficulties or doubts. To improve your learning outcomes, it's important to seek feedback and support from others. This can come from instructors or mentors who can guide you, peers or colleagues who can share their experiences, friends or family who can encourage you, or online/offline communities who can offer resources and opportunities. You can request feedback, join discussions, participate in events, or collaborate on projects to gain feedback and support. Additionally, you should be willing to provide feedback and support to others who are also learning the same skills.

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Shyla Chavan

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Learning new skills can be challenging; therefore, it is better to work in groups and get help from instructors to get feedback. Also, collaborate with others during the discussions in groups.

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5 Review and reflect

The last tip on how to learn new skills on your own is to review and reflect on your learning process and outcomes. Taking the time to assess your strengths and weaknesses, identify gaps and errors, recognize achievements and challenges, adjust goals and strategies, and plan next steps and actions can be beneficial. You can do this by using tools such as journals, portfolios, quizzes, or surveys. Additionally, discussing your learning with others who can give you constructive feedback and suggestions is also a great way to review and reflect.

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Reviewing and reflecting on the learning and outcomes is of utmost importance. These can be effective for ideal learning and the process that we have gone through. All the feedback received and suggestions given can be incorporated into our learning.

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1 Identify your learning goals

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1 Identify your learning goals

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4 Seek feedback and support

5 Review and reflect

6 Here’s what else to consider

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