chapter 7 Flashcards
How can you prepare to take notes?
1.Preview reading materials
2. Review what you know
3. Set up your environment
4. Gather support
5. Choose your best note-taking system
What do you think are important in lectures that you need to record?
- POINTS STRESSED BY THE INSTRUCTOR
- TERMS OR NEW VOCABULARY
- QUESTIONS
- EXAMPLES
- DEFINITION
ARE YOU A GOOD LISTENER? Why and why not?
WHAT ARE THE CARACHTERISTICS OF A GOOD LISTENER?
(Same answer for both)
yes, because i -
1. Focus on what being said – give the speaker your attention, don’t judge, you don’t have to agree with everything.
2. Repeat what you just heard. (Confirm with the speaker what you have just said)
3. Ask speaker to expand or clarify. (Ask questions when in doubt, don’t assume).
4. Look for nonverbal signals. (facial expression, body positioning).
5. Listen for requests.
What notes do you take?
- What your instructor emphasizes by paying on verbal and non-verbal cues
- Write down key terms and definitions
- Your own questions about the topic
- Be organized
- Draw pictures or diagram
- Be consistent
- If you are confused, clarify with the instructors
- Go beyond PPT slides.
Why do we use abbreviation?
To save time
DIFFERENT NOTE TAKING SYSTEMS
(know what each system looks like from the powerpoint for potential true and false questions)
- Outlines
- Cornell T-Note System
- Think Links or Mind Map
- Charting notes
- Electronic strategies
Why do we forget stuff?
- Issues with health
- Nutrition
- Stress
How can you remember what you study?
- Choose when or how much time.
- Choose where – where you study matters.
- Choose who – who do you study with.
- What and why – choose what you need to study, prioritize the materials and set specific goals.
Tools to help you study
- Flashcards
- Podcast
- Don’t forget learning preferences
- work with other
- Do problems and more problems.
