The PERO Learning System

Introduction

• Developed over 7 years to boost learning efficiency by over 60%
• Saves at least 10 hours of study per week
• Personalizable for any learner
• Focuses on systems rather than techniques

Traditional vs. Efficient Learning

• Traditional View: Cycle of repetition to strengthen memory
• Efficient Learning: Series of processes affecting memory quality and understanding depth
  • If processes are poor, more repetition is needed
  • Good processes reduce repetition needs

The Learning Process

• Information Filtering: Based on relevance to existing memory
• Processing and Organizing: Making sense of information
• Memory Structuring: Information should fit into a relevant structure
• Retrieval: Helps reprocess and refine memory
• Weakness Identification: Use the model to find personal weaknesses in learning

Personal Learning Experience

• Inefficient learning in medical school led to excessive studying (20 hours/day)
• Lack of relevancy awareness led to inefficient memory retention
• Optimizing learning processes significantly enhanced efficiency

The PERO System Components

• P: Priming
  • Techniques used before main learning events
  • Helps brain filter and process relevant information
  • Prevents overload and memory leakage
• E: Encoding
  • Organizing and processing information
  • Involves grouping, simplifying, finding analogies
  • Active learning component requiring mental effort
  • Encoding efficiency spectrum
• R: Reference
  • Note-taking and managing information overload
  • Parking lot for specific details (e.g., flashcards, apps)
• R: Retrieval
  • Testing and applying knowledge
  • Strengthens memory and understanding
  • Interleaving: Testing knowledge from multiple perspectives
• O: Overlearning
  • Learning beyond immediate needs
  • Involves repetition for faster recall
  • More relevant for competitive assessments

Using the PERO System

• Avoid beginning learning with overlearning strategies
• Evaluate personal learning system with provided quiz

Conclusion

• Quiz helps identify learning strengths and weaknesses

• Feedback from early users shows diverse results

• Encouragement to take the quiz for personal insights

• Additional Resources

  • Video and quiz link shared for further exploration