This week I met with students in my Learning Strategies classes for the first time. Along with all of the initial work that needs to be done (introductions, reviewing the syllabus, checking the class list) I like to be sure students leave the class with a three tips they can implement immediately to be successful in their classes.
Here is what I tell my students:
- Go to class!
- Review your notes after each class.
- Use recitation (restating in your own words from memory). After they have read over their notes, made corrections, filled in any missing information, they should cover the notes and see what they can restate from memory. After all, that is what happens on the exam! If they can successfully restate the information, move on to the next topic. If not, review and repeat until successful.
Of course there are many more strategies – but this is a start. If you have not been doing these three things, start doing them you will be amazed with your academic success!
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