prepare to listen
being open to new ideas and retaining more information
what are benefits of listening?
not interrupting class or speaking out of turn
what is being quiet?
having to invest in every class by being prepared,alert, and ready to participate
what is showing up to class
sitting in the front of the classroom and making eye contact
what is positioning yourself to listen?
focusing your energy and concentrating on a subject
what is staying focused?
skimming through your textbook for main ideas general themes and key concepts
what is previewing the materials
maintaining eye contact and sitting up straight
what is showing you are listening?
looking for common views and ways you are alike
what is genuine interest
if you are a visual learner develop mental pictures and use your imagination
what is using your senses?
Avoiding sitting next to friends and carrying a water bottle to energize yourself
what is reducing distraction?
watching for verbal and nonverbal clues about what information is most important
what is observing the speaker
developing association between what you are learning and what you have already learned
what is linking information?
eating healthy meals, drinking water, and carrying a snack
what is creating a healthy state of mind
keeping yourself alert by predicting and having your instructor elaborate
what is asking questions
using a binder for each class,bolding main ideas/key concepts
what is organizing your notes