What Is Study Technology?

Learning How to Learn

Have you ever read something several times without understanding it? Have you completed a class but struggled to use what you learned?

Many people are taught what to study without receiving much instruction in how to study.

Study Technology is a system of learning methods designed to help people recognize barriers to studying, understand what they are learning, and apply that knowledge in everyday life.

Developed by L. Ron Hubbard, Study Technology is used in educational programs offered through Applied Scholastics and its licensed organizations.

At Sia Waye Academy, we introduce these methods to students, parents, educators, and adults who want to strengthen their study skills.

Learning Is More Than Memorizing

Learning is not simply remembering words or passing a test. It also involves understanding ideas and being able to use what you have learned.

Study Technology emphasizes three important areas:

Recognizing Barriers to Study

Sometimes a person becomes confused, loses interest, or has difficulty following what they are studying.

Study Technology teaches specific approaches for recognizing and addressing barriers that can interfere with learning.

Understanding Words and Concepts

Words are building blocks of understanding.

An unfamiliar or misunderstood word can make a sentence, paragraph, or entire subject difficult to follow.

Study Technology places special emphasis on identifying words that are not fully understood and learning their meanings.

Demonstration and Application

Being able to repeat information does not always mean that you understand it.

Using examples, objects, demonstrations, and practical exercises can help learners develop a clearer understanding of ideas and how they may be used.

Becoming a More Independent Learner

One of the central aims of Study Technology is to help people take greater responsibility for their own learning.

Instead of depending entirely on someone else to explain every difficulty, learners practice recognizing where their understanding has broken down and taking steps to address it.

These skills are intended to help people approach unfamiliar subjects with greater confidence and independence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Study Technology the same as tutoring?

No. Tutoring usually focuses on helping someone with a particular subject, such as reading or mathematics.

Study Technology focuses on methods for studying and understanding information. These methods are intended to be useful across different subjects.

Study Technology and subject-specific tutoring can complement one another.

Who developed Study Technology?

Study Technology was developed by researcher, writer and humanitarian L. Ron Hubbard, who also founded the applied religious philosophy Scientology.

His educational writings form the basis of the Study Technology programs promoted and licensed through Applied Scholastics.

What is Applied Scholastics?

Applied Scholastics is an international educational organization established in 1972 to promote Study Technology.

It provides training, educational materials, and licensing for organizations that deliver programs based on L. Ron Hubbard's educational methods.

Sia Waye Academy is licensed through Applied Scholastics to deliver Study Technology educational services.

What is the relationship between Applied Scholastics and Scientology?

Study Technology was developed by L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of Scientology.

Applied Scholastics is a secular educational organization. It operates through a licensing relationship with the Association for Better Living and Education International (ABLE).

Applied Scholastics has also acknowledged receiving financial, volunteer, and other support from the Church of Scientology and its members.

Sia Waye Academy offers Study Technology as an educational service, not as religious instruction. Participation does not require adopting Scientology beliefs or belonging to a particular religion.

Is Study Technology only for children?

No. Study skills can be useful at many stages of life.

Study Technology programs are intended for students, parents, educators, college students, employees, and adults interested in continuing their education.

How effective is Study Technology?

Applied Scholastics has reported improvements in student learning and academic performance in programs using Study Technology.

Sia Waye Academy encourages prospective participants to learn about the methods, ask questions, and evaluate whether the workshops meet their educational needs.

What results have been reported from Study Technology programs?

Applied Scholastics has published reports describing improvements in reading, spelling, academic performance, and study skills in U.S. school programs.

These include projects in St. Louis, Missouri; Memphis, Tennessee; and a Texas middle school.

The reports describe measurable improvements among participating students, including gains on reading assessments and favorable comparisons on school science tests.

Sia Waye Academy encourages prospective participants and educational partners to review the available information, ask questions, and evaluate the methods through direct experience.

Do I need previous experience with Study Technology?

No. Our introductory seminars and beginner workshops are designed for people who are new to these methods.

Experience Study Technology for Yourself

The best way to begin understanding Study Technology is to see how its methods are taught and practiced.

Sia Waye Academy offers a free 30-minute introductory seminar that introduces common learning difficulties and some of the principles behind Study Technology.

You can ask questions, learn about available workshops, and decide whether you would like to continue.

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