step 4 learning to learn. for a lot of people, learning doesn’t come naturally. learning to learn
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For a lot of people, learning doesn’t come naturally.
They may have developed bad habits that distract them in class.
Learning to Learn
For a lot of people, learning doesn’t come naturally.
They may have developed bad habits that distract them in class.
Others get distracted because they are frustrated that they’re not learning effectively.
Learning to Learn
Think about what the class is going to be about.
Where does this fit in on the course?
What were the main points covered in the last class?
Before Class
Think about what the class is going to be about.
Where does this fit in on the course?
What were the main points covered in the last class?
What homework did you have?
Before Class
Concentrate on what is being taught.
Take notes of the main points – even if the teacher doesn’t ask you to.
During Class
10% of what we read20% of what we hear
30% of what we see and hear50% of what we write
70% of what we say (or discuss)80% of what we practice or
experience90% of what we teach others
What we remember
Concentrate on what is being taught.
Take notes of the main points – even if the teacher doesn’t ask you to.
Do not let yourself get distracted.
During Class
Concentrate on what is being taught.
Take notes of the main points – even if the teacher doesn’t ask you to.
Do not let yourself get distracted.Don’t panic if you don’t
understand absolutely everything.
During Class
Concentrate on what is being taught.Take notes of the main points – even if
the teacher doesn’t ask you to.Do not let yourself get distracted.Don’t panic if you don’t understand
absolutely everything.But do ask questions to clarify things.
During Class
Review your notes and what was covered in class.
Again, this only needs a very short time to help it lodge with you.
After Class
Review your notes and what was covered in class
Again, this only needs a very short time to help it lodge with you.
Rewrite, underline or highlight notes.
After Class
Review your notes and what was covered in class
Again, this only needs a very short time to help it lodge with you.
Rewrite, underline or highlight notes.
Read ahead to get a grip on what’s coming next.
After Class
Read ahead of what you are doing in the course. You will then understand it so much better when the teacher covers it.
The biggest trick of all!!
Try to form a good habit of effective listening in class.
Of course, the first crucial thing is that you can’t listen if you are talking! You must make an effort to pay attention.
How to listen better
Ask yourself: oHow does this relate to the topic?oHow does this relate to what you already know?
How to listen better
Ask yourself: oHow does this relate to the topic?oHow does this relate to what you already know?oWhat is the main point?
How to listen better
Ask yourself: oHow does this relate to the topic?oHow does this relate to what you already know?oWhat is the main point?oWhat is the teacher going to say next?
How to listen better
Ask yourself: oHow does this relate to the topic?oHow does this relate to what you already know?oWhat is the main point?oWhat is the teacher going to say next?oWhat is likely to be on the test?
How to listen better
Listen for: oLittle extras that may clarify topics.oOther people’s questions will greatly help you understand topics.
How to listen better
Listen for: oLittle extras that may clarify topics.oOther people’s questions will greatly help you understand topics.oMarker-buoy phrases like
“This is important …”“ It’s essential that you know…”
How to listen better