Lecture Skills PDF

Lecture Skills Before the Lecture Prepare: read the lecture slides and any content from the textbook that will be covered in the lecture get a general idea of the topics to be covered Prepare questions: write any questions o...

Lecture Skills Before the Lecture Prepare: read the lecture slides and any content from the textbook that will be covered in the lecture get a general idea of the topics to be covered Prepare questions: write any questions or notes about content that sounds interesting or is not clear on the slides or textbook Form a study group: discuss the material with classmates to get different perspectives and clarify any misunderstandings Background research: explore online lectures, videos, or articles related to the topic to supplement your learning Improve your focus and attention: regular exercise can improve your focus by increasing blood flow to the brain, and relieving stress During the Lecture Actively listen: Pay attention: focus on the lecturer and the material being presented avoid distractions: put your phone in your bag if you feel sleepy, pinch yourself or chew gum Ask questions: don't hesitate to ask the lecturer for clarification if you're unsure about something. Observe the lecturer's body language body language including gestures and facial expressions are used to show and emphasise important points and information pointing directs attention to specific parts of the presentation; it highlights important details Listen to the lecturer’s voice: refers to pitch, volume, and word stress are used to signal key information or changes in topic, helping you identify what to focus on Listen for Signposts language used to indicate important or different parts of the presentation: for instance; moving on; in conclusion; another example; this is important; repetition or paraphrasing; please note that; remember that; as I mentioned; going back to; however; although; on the other hand Take notes: write notes in your own words in a way that you understand and that helps you to remember the information Write down key points:  focus on the main ideas such as definitions and examples and supporting details Use abbreviations, symbols, and colours: imp (abbreviation for the word important); ↑ (an increase); = (as a result) Mind mapping: create visual diagrams that link ideas and key points. Use a “note taking strategy” (see strategies document): Outline Method: Organize notes in structured way, like using headings and subheadings Cornell Method: Divide the page into section for key points, notes, and summaries Summarize key points: mentally summarize the main ideas as they are presented to reinforce understanding After the Lecture Review your notes: go over your notes as soon as possible after the lecture form a study group so you can check your notes with other students and ask each other questions about anything you do not understand Fill in the gaps: write questions during the lecture and then research and answer the questions after the lecture add any missing information or details Create summaries: summarize the main points of each lecture to help you remember the key information Create quizzes: turn important things the lecturer said into questions, which can be used as a quiz, or a way to review later Active recall: ways to use active recall is the Feynman method , which is "re-explaining" the lecture out loud or to someone, from memory so you can see which points you forgot or are weak in Critical thinking: connect what you're studying with real world applications as it will help in understanding better (look from different angles)