Our Philosophy
Every learning journey starts with fundamentals. No matter how sophisticated the concept is, it must start at its most rudimentary level. Every student must learn their fundamentals to set a solid foundation for learning.
Once a proper learning foundation is established, in order for learning to become internalized, it must be active. Active learning is when you, the student, engage in the process. Instead of watching your instructor explain concepts (as your eyes glaze over and your mind drifts), you must be an active participant in your own learning. You must discuss, demonstrate, compare, contrast, paraphrase, analyze, and apply. This is how you transform concepts from simple words on a page to real, applicable knowledge.
Spaced repetition is a way of learning through active recall across multiple study sessions. The "spaced" part of spaced repetition refers to the intentional gaps of time in between study sessions. Practicing active recall at longer and longer intervals strengthens your memory while fighting against your brain's forgetting curve. Retrieval practice creates meaningful, deeper learning. Students who study through retrieval practice answer more questions correctly, deepen comprehension, build more complex connections, and connect areas of study more efficiently.
Progressive adaptation is key to any study plan. The degree of difficulty increases over time as your mastery increases. Initially, the degree of difficulty should be low. As you understand more and more, the challenge becomes greater to deepen your understanding of the material.
Group learning, also called cooperative learning, peer instruction, or team learning, refers to students working together to learn. The discussion, speaking, considering, and listening involved in collaborative learning enhances critical thinking. The combination of ideas and perspectives sparks a realm in which people get to think differently about situations and approach problems in novel ways.