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The answer to the above posed question is a hefty No! In as much as you have a functional brain, then you can learn the things you need to function well in society. The problem here could be that the learning style employed at school does not fit you best, your own study habits, or just a lack of interest in the things being taught. How can you improve? Is it possible to improve? Let us consider these.
Learning Style
It is very important to ask yourself, how best do I learn? Does it help if I can visualise what I am reading, or what the teacher is saying? Am I one of the curious types who just needs to ask ‘why’ questions? For example, in wondering about gravity, you asked yourself, “If I throw a ball up, why does it come down; yet an airplane is suspended in air for hours?” And this leads to even more questions. Perhaps, you are one of those who learn best with pictures, and visual aids; or you are just not satisfied with ‘cramming’ the answers, you want to understand it.
So, find the learning style that works best for you and always ensure to apply that in your school work. DO NOT compare yourself to others. Why? You have different abilities and personalities, besides, it isn’t healthy.
Study Habits
Do you have a healthy and positive attitude towards learning? Are you always eager to learn, and know more? Or do you see education as a necessary evil? Your answers to these questions will go a long way in helping you improve.
To get more out of your study, first survey the material, taking each headline at a time, then think about the topic. Write down the questions – any question – that come to mind. Read through the material for the answers to your questions. Take note of new information. Find out if you are satisfied with those answers, or you need more to clearly understand the topic. If there are problems attached to it, solve them, even the more tasking ones.
Don’t also forget to write down on paper, it helps with clarity. Always ask for help when you need it – from your teachers, and peers alike – no one knows it all, and it is not a sign of weakness!
Interest
We are all different, and CANNOT all be interested in the same things. Neither can we all perform equally on the same things. Honestly ask yourself: What are my abilities? In what things am I especially good? What are those things I am not really good at? Keep asking these questions, and keep an open mind to learning, and what you find out. Make a list of these things.
Spend more time on your natural abilities, sculpt them, be excellent at them, always strive to be the best in them. This may not necessarily take you to the top of your class, but you will be happier, and will develop more self-respect, because you know where your strengths lie.
And so long as you do this, there will always be a place for you in the world.
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