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Getting the Most Out of Lectures - A Workshop by Gina May

Attend this workshop to learn why lectures are used in higher education, how to prepare for them effectively, and discover active note-taking techniques. Enhance your learning experience and make the most out of lectures!

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Getting the Most Out of Lectures - A Workshop by Gina May

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  1. Getting the Most Out of LecturesVALUE MaP The Student Learning Advisory Service Gina May

  2. Aims of the Workshop • Why are lectures used in Higher Education? • How to prepare • Using lectures effectively

  3. Why use lectures? • Transmission of large amount of material in a logical sequence • Supplements and elaborates curriculum • Sets up further sessions • Demonstrates how academics work in the field • Provides introduction to unfamiliar area • Provides unavailable material • Communicates enthusiasm • Good for auditory learners • Reaches large numbers at the same time

  4. Enemies of the lecture • Preoccupation with outside affairs • Emotional mood of the listener • Disinterest • Failure to understand material • Feeling of isolation

  5. Preparation for Lectures • Attend • Be prompt • Be awake • Put them in context • Think about them in advance • Preparatory reading • Check previous lecture • Anticipate content

  6. During the Lecture • Recognise the key parts • Listen • Watch • Take notes • Listen and take notes • Be creative • Record some lectures • Ask questions

  7. Active Notetaking Techniques • Brain-maps • Bullet points • Wide margins • Layout • Headings and sub-headings • Template • Explore techniques

  8. Good Practice After the Lecture • Review • Summarise • File systematically • Enjoy!

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