Motivation and Learning Strategies for College Success : A Self-management Approach

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220 CHAPTER 9

Comments:

Read the following student reactions to their experience with note-

taking strategies. Are your experiences different or similar to the fol-

lowing comments?

Student Reflections

Note taking is far more difficult in college than in high school. The

note-taking strategy that I learned in high school would be

inappropriate and ineffective if used in a college course. High school

teachers often spoon-fed the notes and emphasized what was

what the specific main points and supporting details were. Key points

often were written on the board, were illustrated in worksheets, and

repeated many times. In addition, teachers would interact regularly

with students while lecturing, allowing them to ask questions freely

while emphasizing important information.

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In college, taking notes requires more critical thinking and

concentration. Good listening skills are essential for effective note

taking because you have to determine the main points for yourself.

Professors often move through a lecture with lightening speed, forcing

important for you in the lecture. You were guided very thoroughly on

you to determine key points quickly.