Developing Talents #6 ~ Read D&C 88:118. Discuss what it means to “seek learning, even by study and also by faith.” Improve your personal study habits by doing such things as learning how to choose and read good books or being prepared for school each day.
“As learners, you and I are to act and be doers of the word and not simply hearers who are only acted upon. Are you and I agents who act and seek learning by faith, or are we waiting to be taught and acted upon? …
“… Learning by faith requires spiritual, mental, and physical exertion and not just passive reception. It is in the sincerity and consistency of our faith-inspired action that we indicate to our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, our willingness to learn and receive instruction from the Holy Ghost. …
“… Learning by faith requires both ‘the heart and a willing mind’ (D&C 64:34). Learning by faith is the result of the Holy Ghost carrying the power of the word of God both unto and into the heart. Learning by faith cannot be transferred from an instructor to a student … ; rather, a student must exercise faith and act in order to obtain the knowledge for himself or herself”
We can learn by faith when we actively and prayerfully engage in learning and then act on what we learn.
After the scripture session, we started to talk about School, homework, and studying. We focused on the topic of being prepared for school each day, both children were smiling while we were discussing it. They knew that they did have their own ‘bad habits’.
Here are additional lists from the youth in the Yokota Military Branch, Honshu Japan Military District, on how to study effectively.
Be organized. Write down the dates your assignments are due and when you will have tests on a calendar or other place where you will be reminded often of your deadlines.
Turn your homework in on time.
Get a good night’s sleep before tests.
After you have studied by yourself, studying with a classmate or group can help you better understand hard concepts. Quiz each other.
Procrastination is your enemy. Avoid it.
Study for a set amount of time each weekday.
Take notes in class and from your textbooks on the most important lesson points. You can also make flash cards to remind yourself of key concepts.
Use any study guides or hints your teacher has given you.
Have a positive attitude. Complaining will only make learning harder.
Pray for help. The Lord will help you if you do your part.
Exercise. A healthy body will help you be more alert and awake to study.
If you’re having trouble understanding something, ask the teacher or one of your parents for help.
Read. Even when it’s not an assignment, reading good books will increase your comprehension and vocabulary.
Eat breakfast. You’ll need brain food throughout the day.
Study somewhere you can concentrate. Loud music or a lot of people around you can be distracting.
Find out what kind of learner you are. Some people learn better when they listen, some when they read or see things, and some when they write things down. Discover a study method, or a combination of methods, that works best for your learning style.
As nowadays, we are flooded with so much information which need us to choose carefully for our own good.
Books nowadays can be in digital form, rather than the traditional paper back form.
Thus, the children need to choose and pick using their agency to make a wise decision.
We, parents have to educate and nurture them so that they would know how.
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