How to Use Your Mind: A Psychology of Study: Being a Manual for the Use of Students and Teachers in the Administration of Supervised Study
How to Use Your Mind: A Psychology of Study: Being a Manual for the Use of Students and Teachers in the Administration of Supervised Study
Psychiatry/Psychology, Teaching & Education
Published in the early 20th century, 'How to Use Your Mind' by Harry Dexter Kitson serves as a manual for students and teachers, focusing on effective study techniques. Kitson addresses the challenges faced by college freshmen, emphasizing that many students struggle not due to a lack of intelligence but because they lack proper study methods. The book advocates for the importance of cultivating effective study habits, memory improvement, and note-taking strategies, laying the groundwork for a comprehensive approach to learning. It reflects the growing recognition of the need for supervised study in education.
