Prepare
for Class
Preparation
for class is one of the best class room strategies.
You may get yourself ready by certain ways.
Enter
early in the class
A student
should try to reach the class before class time. It is must because you can
revise previous lecture. Some times instructor comes earlier in class to chat
with students so it will be useful for you. You can make your mind set for the
learning before it’s start. You can also prepare for class in your free time
before the class. You can think even while travelling towards the class room.
Review the
previous lecture
Reviewing the
previous material will help you a lot whether it is lecture or session. You can
review the previous topics in the night as well. It will help you a lot to grab
the ideas.
Anticipate
about lecture
Before moving
ahead in the class you may anticipate
·
what
will you learn today?
·
Is
there any new topic?
·
Is
it discussion based?
·
Reading
is required or not.
If you have
to do the reading activity then you can do that by reading the title first.
Then check the course objectives. After that read the chapter summary. Now do
the skimming of the topic by focusing on heading and subheading. In case of any
difficult word check dictionary.
Evaluate
your understanding
Access your course material and check whether the topics are clear to you or not. Is any thing confusing in it? If you have any problem discuss in the class.
Formulate
your questions and comments
Think about
questions and comments before entering into class. Is any question come in your
mind? Do you have to give comment on something. It does not mean that the
teacher will ask all questions from you or you have to comments on all things,
It will make you active.
Organisation
key
It can be key
to your preparation for class. Organize your difficulties then ask from your
instructor. Arrange the material of previous lecture. Make a list of key words and
concepts. Discuss with each other as well. These ways will help you to move
forward.
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