When students are in a class, they typically focus on the content. Understandable. “Yes, the content is going to be on the exam.” Still, there is more that students can learn from courses if they reflect on how the information is presented.
In many professions, you will teach a class, create a training, present a workshop, lead a discussion, and other activities that are similar to what happens in the classroom. Consequently, while the content is on the exam, reflecting on how the content was presented, discussed, and practiced can benefit you beyond the exam. As you reflect on these activities, you may see ways to perform similar activities in your future career. As an added benefit, you may notice ways to present the information differently or more effectively. You can use those ideas to improve how you study the material, which may help your performance in the course. Also, you could respectfully discuss those potential improvements with the professor, which could improve later class meetings. Learning can happen in many ways and many places. However, it requires attention and reflection. If you spend a few minutes at the end of each class reflecting on the content and how it was presented, you will see new connections, learn more effectively, and retain the information and your observations longer.
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AuthorDr. Rasco is a social psychologist with a passion for students and their success. Archives
October 2020
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