How to Study
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- Prepare Your Attitude
- What to Do in Class
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Review Your Notes
Your teacher is probably going to start this lecture or discussion from the point she left off last time. And you probably won’t remember where that point was unless you check your notes. Have Questions Ready This is your chance to find the answers to the questions that are still puzzling you. Review your questions before class. That way, you’ll be able to check off the ones the teacher answers along the way and only need to ask those left unanswered. How to Study 108 Prepare Your Attitude Don’t discount the importance of the way you approach each class mentally. Getting the most out of school in general and any class in particular depends in good measure on how ready you are to really take part in the process. It is not sufficient, even if you’re otherwise well-prepared, to just sit back and absorb the information. Learning requires your active participation every step of the way. What to Do in Class Keep in mind your own preferences and under what circumstances you do best—refer back to the first two chapters and review your skills lists. You’ll need to concentrate most on those courses in which you do poorly. Sit Near the Front Minimize distractions by sitting as close to the instructor as you can. The farther you sit from the teacher, the more difficult it is to listen. Sitting toward the back of the room means more heads bobbing around in front of you and more students staring out the window— encouraging you to do the same. Sitting up front has several benefits. You will make a terrific first impression on the instructor—you might very well be the only student sitting in the front row. He’ll see immediately that you have come to class to listen and learn, not just take up space. You’ll be able to hear the instructor’s voice, and the instructor will be able to hear you when you ask and answer questions. Chapter 5 ■ How to Excel in Class 109 Finally, being able to see the teacher clearly will help ensure that your eyes don’t wander around the room and out the windows, taking your brain with them. So, if you have the option of picking your desk in class, sit right down in front. Yüklə 0,86 Mb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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