TeachersTeachingNoteTakingStrategies

Background: Taking good notes is essential for learning. A good notebook is an invaluable tool for studying for assessments and also for encoding knowledge into long term memory. There are a number of techniques, including charting, the Cornell Method, guided notes, outlining and many more. Because no two students are exactly alike, I think as teachers we will find that one type of note taking style will not be the right fit for every student. However, with some practice, it is possible to find a right style for each student.

Connection: As we all know, we are trying to prepare students for jobs that may or may not even exist yet. However one thing is for certain, that when our students become employed adults, they will need to know how to organize information in an effective and efficient way. Learning note taking skills at a younger age will better prepare our students for more successful academic and professional careers.

Examples: Mapping Guided Notes Charting Cornell Notes

Resources: http://owll.massey.ac.nz/study-skills/note-taking-methods.php http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Note_taking http://www.sas.calpoly.edu/asc/ssl/notetakingsystems.html http://olc.spsd.sk.ca/de/resources/litdevices/index.html http://www.alextech.edu/en/CollegeServices/SupportServices/StudySkills/LectureNoteTaking/MethodsOfNoteTaking.aspx

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