Concluding remarks

This resource has described a number of strategies from which you can choose to improve your listening and note-taking skills. Good note-taking skills will help you to pay better attention to a lecture because you will be actively engaged. Remember that there is more to note-taking than what you do in class. The systematic approach outlined in this handout provides a blueprint for action to be taken before, during and immediately after lectures and also at periodic intervals thereafter. Bearing these points in mind and taking into account your learning
style and preferred format(s) you can now develop an approach to note-taking which will effectively enhance your learning experience.

End of unit: Action

If you havent done so already, plan some time to undertake the discovery exercises in this section. Be sure that you also record the suggestions offered for maximising learning in your preferred style(s).
Document your reactions in your reflective learning journal (See the next unit Reflective learning: keeping a reflective learning journal).