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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 29, 2000 School Do you have tips to help me be a successful Answer by Vince Lafferty, Utah State University Extension Director of Independent Study and Distance Education Some tips that may help you be a successful student can be divided into three areas: 1. What you do before class. 2. What you do during class. 3. What you do after class. What can you do before classes begin? Most of the research comes from successful students. Do you have a plan for your education? It is important to know where you are going even in the short term. Every student ought to have an outline auditory learners who need try to memorize the book. Some instructors may not even study groups, lectures or taped to the book. Some may folrefer A is notes. third learning style kinesthetic. This type of learn- low the book very closely. Be ing takes place when you study prepared before you enter class. with another person, use note Have a notebook, pen or pencil, cards, stand up and walk around calculator if needed. Do you need or create a model of the informa- a laptop computer? Most retion. Almost all courses can be search indicates no. What happens in class? converted into one of these learnOne attiing styles. Having a good important critical skill tude, even about a subject that that must be developed is lisyou have little interest in, will tening strategy. To be suc- improve your chances of success in a class. Prepare for every class. Most instructors will hand out a syllabus in the first class meeting. of classes andor potential This is a guide for you so that classes. This comes from con- you can be prepared. Often, I tacting and discussing a plan have been asked questions conwith an academic counselor. cerning the reading. There is no do learnknow definitive answer. I indicate to Next, you your viSome are students that the material style? people ing sual learners who need charts should be read with the idea of and pictures and put class notes becoming familiar with the voin an outline form. Others are cabulary or concepts and do not cessful, a student must be present physically and regu- all of our friends and customers, thankyou for your patronage throughout the past year. Happy Holidays from all of us at Have a notebook for each class; g develop a style that is suited foryou.. There are many different formats that can help you as well as common viations and symbols that can be developed. Do not try to take down every word but the general concept or essential points. If something is written on a board, an overhead or a computer presentation then it is important. Often instructors use signal or key words such as, The To larly. It also means being in a position to hear and see the speaker, focusing on the speaker, and maintaining eye contact. Sitting close to the speaker is a good method of maintaining concentration. Listening also means being mentally alert: avoiding mental distractions such as daydreaming, talking and think- four parts of this concept are... When another concept is introduced start the process over. What to do after class? When class is over the note taking still continues. Review notes soon to correct mistakes, fill in information, emphasize dents. It is also a good idea to develop some memory strategies such as review, rehearse, associate or organize. After class you should also begin the process over again for the next class. Time management is always a key. If you are a working adult or have family obligations then it becomes crucial. What is the best method? Depends on the person and situation. Some students treat school like a job and spend the appropriate time in that manner. Others like to be active in many different parts of life and can concentrate better key concepts, and review, review, review and review. If your learning style demands a study group then join one. Meet your instructor after class for clarification or just get to know the instructor. Ask the instructor if you can tape the class if that is your style. You may wish to get tutoring help from other stu that way. Fredonia High School Girls Basketball 2000-200- 1 ing about family problems and everything else going on. Usually everyone will take notes during class. Note taking is different than listening. Note taking forces you to listen and you actively participate in class. note-takin- D-D- ay jubilee fyootHi student? ft at Kanab and Orderville! For Kanab and Valley High School students and their communities! December 6, 2000 - High School auditoriums at Kanab and Orderville, Utah. 22 SECOND DRAWING Honey's Jubilee parking lot at 5 pm, Sat., December 2nd! COME FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!!! 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