Students in Cocle are nearing the end of another difficult pandemic school year. Many are looking forward to returning to class in person after the end of term break. Although taking a break from school is important for our mental health, this is a great opportunity to do some learning on our own. A chance to let your curiosity flow, review and reinforce what you learned, and discover new ways of learning. In this episode, we will share some useful tips for learning on your own. You could use these during the break or during the school year.  These tips could help you review something you might have struggled to understand. They may also be helpful for anyone who is getting ready for university entrance exams. Maybe you are just curious and want to keep learning new things. To write this podcast and share these tips, we did our research and then decided what to share. This means that you can continue exploring and finding more tips and ways of learning on your own. Sources:  How to Foster Metacognitive Skills for Independent Learning https://www.edutopia.org/video/how-foster-metacognitive-skills-independent-learning Webwise.ie Quick Guide To Critical Thinking and Evaluation https://www.webwise.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Critical-Thinking-and-Evaluation.png