Reviewing Jun Yuh’s Study System
Jun Yuh presents a learning system on his YouTube channel. Is it any good? How would we implement it in Ahmni?
The System (Example In Ahmni)
Study Template
To follow along with Jun Yuh’s video we’ll be studying fashion. First we’ll need a study system template for our revision timetable.
Study Timetable
We’ll set up the revision timetable with the columns: Priming | In Class | 1 Day Revision | 1 Week Revision | 1 Month Revision
We can create a new item called “Fashion” put it in the Priming column, and apply the Jun Yuh learning template.
Diagrams
While working through the study template we can use Ahmni’s infinite canvas to create Jun Yuh’s recommended diagrams.
We can add canvases directly to the Fashion card in the Study timetable.
And then draw our diagrams.
Is the System Good?
There is a lot to like about this system. The strengths are:
High level priming with a diagram. Sets the stage for high retention down the line.
Non-linear in-class notes. Helps students process and record the information instead of mindlessly recording.
Active Recall: Important for retaining information and identifying weaknesses.
Some areas students may want to experiment with to improve:
The recommended active recall questions generated in-class are probably more similar to Inquiry-Based Learning questions during encoding. Using them for active recall, for example asking What’s an example of a seasonal decision in fashion? is probably an example of recognition more than recall. For full active recall students can teach the subject entirely from memory without the question prompts.
Blurting may be testing rehearsal ability rather than deep encoding. Instead of reading part of a resource or watching part of a video, students can try looking at the title and predicting what will be in the content based on their current knowledge. Then comparing the structure and content of the material can provide insights into the student’s understanding. We’ll call this Predictive Blurting.
Jun Yuh recommends practice exams during active recall, saying they will narrow down what is relevant for studying. However students should consider trying to introduce them earlier — for example during pretesting or in between classes. This way their diagrams and encoding are informed by what is relevant for the test, not just their revision.
Self regulation is a major pillar of a good study system and is absent from Jun Yuh’s study system. Students should consider incorporating some type of learning journal (like Ahmni’s Goal Cycle) to reflect on their studies, and should consider using a Pomodoro timer and focus checklist (like Ahmni’s Focus Sessions) to maintain focus.
Appendix: System Markdown
Want the Jun Yuh study system in Ahmni? Copy and paste this into a new Study Schedule Board template:
# The Jun Yuh System ## Pick a Topic (About 3-4 weeks worth of material) ## Priming **Diagram**: Key Concepts, Chunking, Personal Relevance and Relationships **Pretest**: High level questions analyzing and evaluating the material. ## Classes ### In Class Notes **Diagram**: Build on first diagram. Add Concepts that don’t fit around the edges. **Active Recall Questions**: Generate questions. Ask about relevance, application, and examples. ### Post Class Reveiw **Diagram**: Clean up diagrams **Questions**: Verbally answer questions **Identify**: Note own strengths and weaknesses ## Revision ### Techniques **3x Blurting**: Read resource, recite from memory, check accuracy. Repeat. **Feynman**: Teach assuming no background. Use examples, analogies, and relevance. **Practice Exams**: Attempt. Check correctness. Self-explain incorrect answers. Compare. ### Timetable **Technique** | **Date** | **Mastery**