As educators, we strive to empower our students to become active participants in the learning process. But have we ever stopped to consider the underlying principles that drive effective learning? The concept of Actual Study Know How holds the key to unlocking student potential and revolutionizing the way we approach education.

At its core, Actual Study Know How is about connecting the dots between data and problem-solving. It's about helping students understand the purpose behind what they're learning and how it contributes to solving real-world problems. This approach has the power to transform the learning experience, making it more engaging, relevant, and effective.

So, what does this mean for educators? It means:

- Moving beyond mere data transmission to fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills

- Creating a curriculum that's grounded in natural law and addresses the authentic questions and concerns of students at different levels

- Empowering students to take ownership of their learning journey and become partners in the educational process

By embracing Actual Study Know How, we can:

- Boost student engagement and motivation

- Enhance the relevance and applicability of what we teach

- Cultivate a new generation of thinkers, innovators, and change-makers

Join the journey to discover the transformative potential of Actual Study Know How and redefine the future of education!

Our live and interactive seminar is specifically designed to empower teachers like you to equip students with the skills to learn effectively. You'll discover:

• The NUMBER ONE reason students are having trouble with studying

• The REAL reason students can read over and over without understanding

• Practical strategies to foster critical thinking and problem-solving

• Techniques to develop a growth mindset and resilience

• Methods to encourage collaboration and mutual support

• Approaches to make learning engaging and interactive

By attending our seminar, you'll gain the tools to transform your students' learning experience and achieve the goals of true education.

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Martin Luther King Jr.'s wise words remind us that the ultimate purpose of education is to cultivate intense and critical thinking, combined with character. However, as educators, we often face a significant obstacle: students who lack the skills to learn effectively. When students don't know how to learn, true education is hindered. In this post we will explore the challenges of teaching critical thinking and introduce a solution that can transform your students' learning journey.

The Struggle is Real

As teachers, you've likely encountered students who:

- Struggle to comprehend complex concepts

- Fail to connect the dots between different ideas

- Lack the skills to evaluate information critically

- Are unable to think creatively

- Get frustrated and disengage from the learning process

These challenges can be frustrating and disheartening, making it difficult to achieve the goals of true education.

The Solution: Teaching Students How to Learn

The key to unlocking critical thinking and intense learning is to teach students HOW to Learn. When students know how to learn, they can:

• Approach problems with confidence and resilience

• Analyze information critically and make informed decisions

• Develop a growth mindset and embrace challenges

• Collaborate effectively and support one another

• Take ownership of their learning journey

Join Our "Learning How to Learn Seminar"

Our seminar is specifically designed to empower teachers like you to equip students with the skills to learn effectively. You'll discover:

• The NUMBER ONE reason students are having trouble with studying

• The REAL reason students can read over and over without understanding

• Practical strategies to foster critical thinking and problem-solving

• Techniques to develop a growth mindset and resilience

• Methods to encourage collaboration and mutual support

• Approaches to make learning engaging and interactive

By attending our seminar, you'll gain the tools to transform your students' learning experience and achieve the goals of true education.

Conclusion

Martin Luther King Jr.'s inspires us to strive for a higher purpose in education. By teaching students HOW to learn, we can unlock their potential for critical thinking, creativity, and character development. Don't miss out on this opportunity to revolutionize your teaching approach and empower your students for success. 

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Studying and doing your best, but still not making it? Tired of being told that you just need to "focus" and “study harder”?

We get it – drowning in textbooks, feeling stressed. Trying     to "study harder" without any clue how? 

In school we've all had that advice to "study more",' ‘focus," and "pay attention" and we try to do our best to do just that. But it doesn’t work. This leaves us feeling frustrated, like we’re ‘not good at’ some subject or maybe we feel stupid. 

This can even lead to dropping classes or dropping out of college altogether and giving up on your dreams. I know you don’t want that to happen. 

Let's ditch the struggle and figure out and learn some real study hacks.

The first thing to know is that you were never taught HOW TO STUDY.

Trying to excel academically without being taught effective study techniques is like being told to drive without ever being taught how to operate a car, and then being told to "drive harder" when we struggle. Just as driving requires learning the rules of the road, mastering academic success involves learning the strategies and techniques that make studying effective. 

Ready to level up your study game? We’ll show you HOW to study smarter, not just harder.

Is there a GUARANTEED method of learning that will ensure SUCCESS in studying and applying any subject?

YES, THERE IS!!

Attend the FREE HOW TO LEARN SEMINAR

In this seminar, you’ll learn:

• The NUMBER ONE reason you're having trouble with studying.

• WHY you sometimes feel "I can't learn" or "I'm not good" at certain subjects. 

• The REAL reason you keep reading over and over WITHOUT understanding

• The TRUE CAUSE  of study procrastination

• The real reason you sometimes feel stupid or don’t get it

Check out what these students said about the Learning Workshop.

Take the first step today, kickstart stress-free learning, and remember: knowing is half the battle. The other half? Learning how to rock it. Ready to leave those old study habits behind? Join us and let's rock the HBCU learning journey together! 🚀

Click here to register for the "Learn How To Learn" webinar.

In a landscape where African American students often face unique educational challenges, your role is more critical than ever. At Actual Study Know How, we understand these challenges deeply – the limited resources, the achievement gaps, and the pressing need for culturally relevant teaching methodologies.

Our affiliation with Applied Scholastic equips us to offer you effective strategies to bridge these gaps. Whether it's about engaging students in challenging subjects or fostering a stronger connection with their cultural identity, our methods are tailored to address these specific needs.

We invite you to our upcoming webinar, "Learn How To Learn." This session is designed to empower you with practical tools and innovative approaches to enhance student engagement and enable them to take ownership of learning outcomes. You'll learn how to utilize these resources effectively, even in underfunded areas, and to inspire students in ways that resonate with their experiences and aspirations.

Join us in this transformative journey. By signing up for this webinar, you’re not just gaining knowledge; you're becoming part of a movement towards educational equity and excellence for African American students.

Click here to register for the "Learn How To Learn" webinar.

Let's collaborate to create a brighter educational future for our students. Your expertise, coupled with our resources, can make a significant difference in their academic and personal growth.

Together, we can turn challenges into triumphs.

The Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are a group of 108 colleges and universities that were initially founded to provide an education for Black people in America in order to prepare us for full participation in a democratic society. The first of these colleges was founded On February 25, 1837, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania. Since then, there have been several generations of family members who graduated from an HBCU.

What does this have to do with Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu? In his book, Developing Positive Self-Images & Discipline in Black Children, Dr. Kunjufu articulates at least two key reasons the HBCUs are so important to our cultural development.

First, Dr. Jawanza makes the point that “We believe that schools are more than academic institutions; they are also social institutions.” When referring to social institutions, he clarifies his idea by making reference to the impact that a person’s peer group has on a student’s thinking and behavior. For instance, if one’s peer group thinks that being a good student is “trying to act white,” then one has great pressure to not excel in educational pursuits. In other words, the peer group may have one set of values and the parents and the teachers another. Research by the University of Michigan in 1950 listed the hierarchy of influences on a child as follows: 1) home, 2) school, 3) church, 4) peer group, and 5) television. In 1980-1985, the research shows a significant shift in the hierarchy of influence: 1) home, 2) peer group (streets), 3) television & video games, 4) school. The church is no longer in the picture! Therefore, he thinks that the peer group is one of the greatest influences on the minds of our children and is a vital element to be taken into consideration in creating the ideal circumstances for black children to excel in their educational pursuits.

The HBCUs are an environment of multi-generational educated students. The peer group here reinforces the value of education in one’s life, his/her family’s future, and that of the Community at large. Thus the HBCU environment is an established hundred year old solution to this important issue.

And, the HBCUs address another major issue raised by Dr. Jawanza: black role models. 

HBCUs are an environment replete with exemplars: school presidents, provosts, faculty, administrators, Ph.D.s/MDs, lawyers, dentists, nurses, architects, engineers, business people, authors, writers, play rights, producers, dancers, etc. In class, you have your “dad” or “mom” teaching. HBCU faculty and staff are usually there because they see us as their children and care deeply about whether we make it or not. And just like your dad or mom, they know without question that you will make it!

This commitment presents some challenges to the HBCUs. Many have low admission criteria to allow all to have a chance at a college education.  Because the nation (and possibly the world) has bought into the idea that a college education is the only road to a better life, more and more community groups or wealthy black well-wishers [Shawn Carter (Jay-Z) Foundation and The LeBron James Family Foundation, and the Social Justice Learning Institute] are facilitating or sponsoring black children’s college education, including tours of HBCUs. 

However, the vast majority of our children are coming out of the public school system without mastery of the basic learning tools (reading, writing (utilizing the realization that language is the expression of thought by means of words), mathematics, and thinking skills). Therefore, unless something is done, we are dooming them to fail at an HBCU, or worse, compromising the existence of the HBCU network due to substandard results on basic college metrics: 1) Retention Rate & 2) Graduation Rate—to say nothing of students solving the most pressing problems facing our culture, like leakage (money leaving the black community within 3-6 hours as compared to Tulsa, OK where a dollar circulated on average for 19 months!) and other issues raised in Our Black Year by Maggie Anderson. 

A workable answer to the challenge has been found (We did not discover and codify this breakthrough, Mr. L. Ron Hubbard did). But, we have wide experience understanding and applying this simple technology for our own learning and growth. Moreover, we have taught it to grade school, junior high school, high school, and college students (undergrads, masters, and doctorates) as well as practicing professionals without any exception in its results. This is the real deal!

In conclusion, education and culture are intimately connected: “A culture is held together solely and only by education” (lecture Study and Education). If we want a great culture, we are forced to greatly upgrade the quality of education that our children are receiving. We have the missing piece that can make that aim realizable. 

To learn more, click here to register for your FREE online seminar.

Next blog: How learning how to learn explains and presents a solution to the “school to prison pipeline” phenomenon.

Every parent understands the challenges of motivating their children to study and succeed in school. It's a common concern, and you're not alone in your quest for answers. Let's explore the worries that come with nurturing young learners and discovering ways to inspire them to excel.

Perhaps you have been given study tips for your kids but somehow this has had no effect on your child's academic journey. This can be very frustrating for both you and your child. Your child may have already told you “I don’t like school,” or “I’m just not good at (math, science, etc.).” 

So what do you do?

At Actual Study Know-How, we specialize in empowering parents to become active participants in their child's education. We understand that YOU play a vital role in your child’s success, but parents often don’t have the tools and know how to help them. 

The first step is for you to attend our free introductory Learn How to Learn seminar.

Here’s what you will learn on this seminar:

1. The NUMBER ONE reason your children are not motivated to study

2. WHY your child sometimes says "I can't learn" or "I'm not good" at certain subjects. 

3. The REAL reason students can read something over and over WITHOUT understanding

4. The TRUE CAUSE  of study procrastination

5. The HIDDEN FACTOR that makes students want to quit their studies

AND MUCH MORE!

Get started NOW to help your child become a better student.

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Do you remember those frantic nights before exams when you tried to cram an entire semester's worth of information into your brain? Many students have been there, believing that memorization is the key to academic success. But is it really learning? 

The short answer: not quite. Memorization might help you regurgitate facts temporarily, but it's often a fleeting endeavor, leaving you with no lasting comprehension. True learning goes beyond mere memorization. It involves understanding, retention, and the ability to apply knowledge effectively.

Cramming for exams might help you pass a test, but it won't foster the critical thinking skills or deep understanding necessary for long-term success. So, what's the alternative?

Effective study skills. These tools empower you to truly learn and retain information. 

Make sense?

The problem is that these tools are not commonly taught in schools. Instead, you are told to "study harder", "concentrate more" or "focus more". You've tried all of this and it still hasn't worked. 

So, what's the solution?

Attend our free LEARNING HOW TO LEARN ONLINE SEMINAR. 

At this FREE seminar, you'll learn:

1. The NUMBER ONE reason you're having trouble with studying.

2. WHY you sometimes feel, "I can't learn" or "I'm just not good" at certain subjects. 

3. The REAL reason you keep reading over and over WITHOUT understanding

4. The TRUE CAUSE  of study procrastination

5. The HIDDEN FACTOR that makes you want to quit your studies

AND MUCH MORE!

 Click here to register for your FREE online seminar.