Attentive Listening
Be curious and open to different points of view and styles of lecturing. With practice and discipline, you can create interest in any subject.
Being open to new ideas
Similar to the Adult Learning Cycle
The Five-Part Reading System
Starts with the main idea as the center of the page and branches out with subtopics through associations and patterns
Mind Map
Especially important in a language course, as knowing a word's pronunciation is as important as understanding its meaning
Recite out loud/ Record yourself.
Reading assignments vary in terms of difficulty and purpose, some are technical and other require imagination.
Determine your purpose
Creating a open attitude that focuses on understanding and learning. Stretch yourself to remain alert, curious, and attentive.
Positive mindset
Outline, underline, and highlight key words, main ideas, definitions, facts, and important concepts.
Make flashcards
Get to class prepared, prepare the nigh before or right before class.
Preview material
Critical in learning any language.
Do practice exercises.
Compare your textbook notes with your lecture notes and with those of your study team members.
Compare Notes
Taking a chair in the front or finding a location where you feel comfortable and able to focus on the message.
Position yourself to listen
Making questions out of chapter headings, section titles, and definitions
Predict questions
A note taking system developed in the 1950s by Walter Pauk
The Cornell System of Note Taking
Previewing chapters, to have a basic understanding of any new words; then completing your practice sessions several times.
Keeping up with your reading.
Underline and highlight key words, definition, facts, and important concepts.
Identifying key words and concepts
Avoiding sitting next to a friend or someone who likes to talk when doing work.
Reduce distractions
Summarizing in your words.
Paraphrase
You will be more alert and will see and hear better.
Sit up front
Drill yourself on the parts of speech and verb conjugation through all the tenses, which is a significant part of learning a new language.
Carrying note cards with you.
Enhance your attention, schedule short stretching breaks about every 40 minutes.
Take frequent breaks
Sit up, keep your spine straight, and uncross your legs. Maintain eye contact and lean slightly forward.
Show you are listening
Was developed by professor Francis Robinsosn in 1941
The SQ3R Reading System
Look for patterns that connect ideas as well as information that is different.
Link Information
Meet with a study team and speak only the language you are studying. Recite out loud to each other and use words in various contexts.”
Form study teams.
Take special note of pictures, charts, and diagrams. Develop mental pictures in your mind and actively use your imagination.
Integrate learning styles