Often, a teacher will make you aware of what topic or items to study, but rarely do they give you instructions on how to study.
Talking Points:
- Set study sessions.
- Determine a dedicated study area.
- Categorize your study content into facts or concepts.
- Organize your study notes by facts or concepts.
- Teach from your notes to someone else to reinforce your learning.
- SQRRR method (Survey, Ask Questions, Read, Recite, Review)
- Use mnemonics.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What things have you tried before to improve your methods for studying? How much success did you have? What roadblocks did you face?
- What are two places that you can use as dedicated study areas? What makes them good places for studying?
- Discuss the differences between facts and concepts.
- Propose at least one opportunity you have to teach what you have studied.
- Review the SQRRR method. Why is each component important? How will it improve your comprehension?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
