Concluding remarks

This unit is predicated on the belief that reading is a key component of university learning for the reasons outlined in the introduction. Some useful approaches and techniques were presented that can help you make the most of your reading. By thinking carefully, reading critically and staying active and focused while you read you will be in a better position to decipher the meanings in your texts and thereby make the best of your time.

End of unit: Action

Consider the points made in this handout. Choose a set of strategies and techniques to develop your own personal approach for engaging in active and critical reading. Try them at your next reading!

Set aside some time every week to review and reflect upon the links between the meaning you make from your programme readings and your learning from other activities e.g. your lecture notes, handouts,  laboratory work, experiments, field work, and other kinds of text readings such as paintings, films, events, etc.  Record your findings in your reflective learning journal.  (See unit ‘Reflective learning: keeping a reflective learning journal’).