Advantages of using the S-RUN-R Read/Study System

Advantages of using the S-RUN-R Read/Study System

I like the concept of the S-RUN-R read/study system because you are using five concise steps to enhance your learning and comprehension abilities.

When you survey a chapter, it allows you to get an idea of concepts you will explore while working in that chapter. If you pay attention to headings, and subjects that are highlighted you are preparing yourself to receive that information before you get to it. Rather than wondering what comes next, it gives you a sense of anticipation of knowing what will come next. I have begun to apply this to my course of study. If I quickly go through and check headings and subheadings, the summary and review questions, that information stands out to me as I begin to read.

As I read I am finding that I am paying more attention to the topic being discussed if I do write the headings down in my notes It makes me think about what I am reading and the information conveyed. I have a better understanding of what I am reading. Learning these different approaches has made me wish that I had been introduced to them years ago. I was taught different learning approaches, though nothing as concise as what I am learning now.

Underlining or highlighting the important information in each paragraph just reinforces my retention. My preference is highlighting in yellow.

Once I have completed the above steps I go back and write my notes. Since I have highlighted I am immediately drawn back to the important information.

The last step the S-RUN-R System incorporates is to review. It is helping me become much better with reviewing the material. I am also taking advantage of the review material at the end of the chapter.