Learning to Learn: Insights into Learning Methodologies
John Abregana
Honors Project: “Learning to Learn: Insights into Learning Methodologies”
Honors Course: Honors English 101
Instructor: Olabisi Adenekan
My name is John Abregana and I’ll be graduating with an Associate in Arts in Business in Spring 2025. After graduation, I plan on pursuing a Bachelors degree in a field related to information systems or data science at a four-year institution. But before all that—for my one meaningful year at Oakton—I plan on just enjoying the present moment. Whether it is spending time with family and friends, playing tennis, working on campus, writing nerdy papers, or pursuing independent research, I aim to make the most of every opportunity. After all, tomorrow is never promised.
We all learn in one way or another. Some in worse ways… or some… in better ways. In this Honors Research Project, I explored more about the learning process—working with Dr. Adenekan and Prof. Carter coupled with the readings of books, articles, interviews, and other pieces of peer-reviewed literature—my project aimed to answer these 3 questions: How does the brain learn? What are efficient learning methodologies? And using these concepts, how can college students prepare for examinations? The information I found has forever changed my perspective in learning and I feel that this knowledge needs to be disseminated further in common literature. I hope you are able to give this paper a quick look as I think it will be worth your while!
