Foundations Deck
Detailed Guide on How to Use the Foundations Deck
Step 1: Sort the Cards
First, go through the entire deck of cards and make two piles:
Step 2: Focus on Weak Areas
Study the pile of cards that you don't know well. Limit the number of cards you study at one time to keep it simple, fun, and easy. Aim for 5-10 cards at a time.
Step 3: Memorize in Small Batches
Take the first set of 5-10 cards and memorize them one by one. When you feel confident, flip the card to the backside where the name and memory anchor images are available. Once you have memorized the first set of cards, move on to the next set of 5-10 cards.
Step 4: Categorize for Deeper Learning
You can also categorize the cards for more focused study sessions. For example:
First, go through the entire deck of cards and make two piles:
- Information you know well
- Information you don't know well
Step 2: Focus on Weak Areas
Study the pile of cards that you don't know well. Limit the number of cards you study at one time to keep it simple, fun, and easy. Aim for 5-10 cards at a time.
Step 3: Memorize in Small Batches
Take the first set of 5-10 cards and memorize them one by one. When you feel confident, flip the card to the backside where the name and memory anchor images are available. Once you have memorized the first set of cards, move on to the next set of 5-10 cards.
Step 4: Categorize for Deeper Learning
You can also categorize the cards for more focused study sessions. For example:
YIN AND YANG THEORY
- Yin
- Yang
- Yin within Yang
- Yang within Yin
- Fire
- Earth
- Metal
- Water
- Wood
- Exterior
- Interior
- Heat
- Cold
- Full/Excess
- Empty/Deficiency
- Yin
- Yang
Memorize the Yin and Yang cards first, then move on to the Five Elements Theory cards, and so on. This method helps reinforce related concepts together.
Use our content outline for the Foundations Deck to guide your study sessions and ensure you're covering all the necessary topics. (Available on this page at the bottom!)
Step 5: Challenge yourself
Once you feel confident about all the information in the Foundations Deck, challenge yourself by playing games with the cards. Randomly select 5 cards and flip them to the backside where the name and memory anchor images are available. Then, attempt to memorize the information on the front side of the card without peeking. This activity helps reinforce your knowledge and enhances your memory retention skills.
Study tip: Take a 10-minute break every 30-50 minutes! During your break, stretch your body, drink some water, and get some fresh air.
By following these steps, you can efficiently utilize the Foundations Deck to strengthen your understanding and retention of key concepts in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Happy studying!
Use our content outline for the Foundations Deck to guide your study sessions and ensure you're covering all the necessary topics. (Available on this page at the bottom!)
Step 5: Challenge yourself
Once you feel confident about all the information in the Foundations Deck, challenge yourself by playing games with the cards. Randomly select 5 cards and flip them to the backside where the name and memory anchor images are available. Then, attempt to memorize the information on the front side of the card without peeking. This activity helps reinforce your knowledge and enhances your memory retention skills.
Study tip: Take a 10-minute break every 30-50 minutes! During your break, stretch your body, drink some water, and get some fresh air.
By following these steps, you can efficiently utilize the Foundations Deck to strengthen your understanding and retention of key concepts in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Happy studying!
The Foundations Deck Content Outline
