Schools design their curriculum in such a way that students are engulfed in knowledge of all subjects. All subjects are essential to develop the child’s potential to resist the world and external realities. Different subjects are necessary for the growth of the child in various aspects of life. For example, different languages can help the child to communicate better, with all kinds of people belonging to different natives. Mathematics and science help the child find the relevance and relationships between the world and various phenomena in the world. These topics act as a framework for developing a deeper perspective on things happening in the world.
No two people have the same brain size or work in the same way. Each individual has different thinking abilities, learning abilities and even retention abilities. Each individual’s brain connectivity varies more in areas related to information integration than in areas of initial world perception.
Sometimes a student hates a subject simply because of the way it is taught, or the person teaching it, or because of an unexpected incident regarding that subject. Students do not particularly dislike the subject, but circumstantial events can cause a person to dislike a certain subject. But each subject is equally important for learning how to survive in the world. Here are some tips for dealing with a topic you hate:
- Develop a feeling of attachment to the subject one hates
- Change your point of view on a subject you hate
- Write down your likes and dislikes about the topic you hate
- Share challenges and seek help from mentors or tutors
- Understand the importance of the subject you hate
1. Develop a sense of attachment to the subject you hate
A positive state of mind helps to study a subject that we do not like. Each individual has different abilities and potentials, so anyone can become a learner, it just takes hard work, intense focus and prioritizing this over all other possible distractions. A few points to facilitate the learning of a subject that we do not like:
- Include learning about this topic in the daily to-do list to develop an interest in this topic.
- Being assertive about learning this subject can help you develop a passion for learning about the subject you dislike.
2. Change your point of view on a subject you hate
To like something, you have to be assertive and develop a keen interest. Reframing a mindset on studying a certain subject you don’t like can also help you like it. One must initiate oneself or be interested in the study of this subject then and then only one person can love it. Changing your attitude towards a certain subject can help you to like it, for example, instead of seeing it as a compulsive burden, you can change your point of view and see it as an opportunity. Instead of thinking “must”, we can think of “choose” as a change of point of view.
3. Write down your likes and dislikes about the topic you hate
Noting the likes and dislikes of a particular subject one dislikes can help a student find a way to make it more interesting. For example, a student is not so fond of reading, but is very fond of experimenting and creating practical examples to understand a concept. This understanding and differentiation can therefore help students study in a way they understand. You may also notice that you don’t like school, or a certain subject, or a certain concept, or you are afraid of a certain teacher, anything that makes you lose interest in a certain subject. Writing down your likes and dislikes can be helpful in many ways, for example:
- You can find ways to like the things you don’t like.
- One can ask for help if he does not understand a concept due to which he has developed an aversion to the whole subject.
- One can change study methods, thus converting dislikes into likes.
4. Share challenges and seek help from mentors or tutors
Sometimes it happens that someone develops a dislike for a certain subject or concept simply because they are unable to fully understand it. Sometimes students only like certain subjects because they are good at that subject, or they like the methods in which it is taught, or they even find it more relevant. But on the contrary, the student forms a hatred for a certain subject matter simply because the student finds it difficult to understand. So, in such cases, you should approach the teacher, or an alumnus, or a senior student, or whoever you feel comfortable studying with.
5. Understand the importance of the subject you hate
Understanding the importance of the subject that is hated can help the student to take learning more seriously and include it in the curriculum. Knowing more about the importance of the subject and its relevance in real life can help a student to like a certain subject that he hates. Ways to understand the importance of the subject you hate:
- Before you begin the process of learning a subject, you should check which learning style suits the subject.
- Watch certain documentaries and educational films to understand certain topics or their importance and impact.
- Consulting teachers and learning more about the subject you hate can be another good way to appreciate that subject.
- Learning the subject with friends can also help develop an interest in the subject so that you can deal with the subject you hate.