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BM003-4-0 Preparing for Lectures

Topics & Structure of Lesson

How to prepare for lectures?

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Learning Outcomes
At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
Identify the activities that take place before, during and after a lecture. Apply the guidelines to prepare for your lectures in future.

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Key Terms
If you have mastered this topic, you should be able to use the following terms correctly:

Learning Style Goal-setting

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Preparing for Lectures

There are 3 stages of preparation when attending lectures
Before the lectures During the lectures After the lectures

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Before the lectures

Know the differences between school and higher education Know your learning style Set goals Read up

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Before the Lectures

Higher education
By Justine Hwang, iamnext.com

More choices, more opportunities Bigger classes, less attention More hours outside class More brain power needed Longer-range assignments More freedom and responsibilities, less time More life learning experiences

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Before the Lectures

Learning Style (1)
By Dunn

Visual/Verbal prefers to read information Visual/Non-verbal prefers films, diagrams, videos to understand information Auditory/Verbal prefers to listen to information Tactile/Kinesthetic prefers physical hands-on experiences
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Learning Style (2)
By Kolb & McCarthy

Innovative learners are interested in personal meaning in learning. Analytic learners are interested in acquiring facts to deepen their understanding of concepts / processes. Common sense learners are interested in how things work. Dynamic learners are interested in self-directed discovery. Independent study is effective for them.

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Before the Lectures

Setting goals Know why you are here Know where you want to go Take action!

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Before the Lectures

Reading up Preview the topics from the previous class Survey the topics that are going to be taught Be curious, ask questions (What do you plan to get from the class?)

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During the lectures
Pay attention Take notes

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During the Lectures

Paying attention Fight distractions Listen actively Pay attention to content, not delivery styles (let go of judgement)

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During the Lectures

Taking notes Write down important points only Use headings, subheadings and a numbering system to organise the points Write clearly Note key words and phrases Use abbreviations / symbols
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After the lectures
Clarify, if unclear Make good use of course materials Organise your notes Think about your lectures

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After the Lectures

Clarifying points
Ask questions if you are unclear about certain concepts / processes Ask questions even if you are totally lost

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After the Lectures

Making good use of course materials Read up notes that your lecturers give you Look up additional readings recommended

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After the Lectures

Organising your notes Consider editing your notes Fill in key words in the left-hand column Consider typing up your notes

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After the Lectures

Thinking about your lectures

Find time to think about what you have learnt

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After the Lectures

Reviewing your lecture notes
Review within 24 hours Spend two hours reviewing for every hour of class you attended Conduct short weekly review periods

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You have just learnt the 3 stages of preparation when attending lectures
Before the lectures During the lectures After the lectures

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Group Work
Discussion

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Conclusion
There are 3 stages of preparation: Before attending lectures, During the lectures, and After the lectures.

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Question & Answer

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