This chapter was very interesting because I did not realize that note taking was that important. As I read, I discovered that note taking does help the student pay attention and keep track of the important facts during the lecture. Also, I did not realize that there was several different styles of taking notes. I was only use to outline style or my own style of taking notes which is making sure I get the key terms and concepts and leaving enough space for extra notes.
One of the procedures I will use in my classroom to create successful note takers would be the Cornell style which helps the students organize their notes. This style helps the students divide the big ideas from the details and then they would summarize it at the bottom of the paper. I believe this style is a great way to help the students actually comprehend the text and lecture. I will make sure I show students several ways to take notes so they will be prepared for their future classes.
To help students stay on track with the lecture, I will remind students that what I am saying might be on the test. I will also use a strategy such as KWL to help me create a classroom of successful note takers. In the strategy KWL, the students have to write down what they know about the topic, what they want to learn, and then what they have learned about the topic after the lecture. This strategy will help the students get involved in the lecture and comprehend it better.Note taking was never encouraged when I was younger but I know that I will encourage my students to take good notes which in turn will help them become better learners.
Hanna, I am so glad that you came to realize how important note taking is to students in a classroom. I think that it is important for students to know different styles of taking note just as you do. Not every student is the same. Every student learns different and needs their own style of taking notes. I think that by using the KWL strategy in the classroom like you said is a great idea to get kids motivated to take notes. They have a reason to take notes to learn and not just to be writing them down. I never thought about using strategies while teaching how to take notes but I really think that the KWL strategy would really help. Great ideas!
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