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Some good stuffs that we must follow~
By Prof. Magno Edilberto R. Conag III
Ateneo de Naga University
1. ATTEND CLASS ON TIME. If our class starts at 1:30 pm, it is important that we be there before the teacher utters the first word because, in most instructional structures teachers adapt, the first 15 minutes is the time when the teacher does (1) the quick review of what has been discussed during the previous meeting, and (2) the presentation of the day's topic(s) and objective(s). Therefore, this short period of time serves as our guide for what will transpire in the next hour or so. We can confidently sail out in the ocean if we know where to go, how to get there, and what will be necessary to achieve the goal. And by the way, some teachers are fond of giving short quizzes during the first 15 minutes. You may not want to miss it.
2. DON'T BE AFRAID TO ASK QUESTIONS. If you don't understand the topic being discussed by the teacher, or if there's a point you want to be clarified, don't hesitate to raise your hand and be recognized to ask a question. Probably, you are afraid that by doing so, you might be offending the teacher in one way or another, but I assure you, with a respectful approach, teachers would be very glad to hear from you! In fact, when students ask questions, teachers feel a certain degree of joy and fulfillment because in your asking they can sense how the topic impacts you. Don't be afraid to express a different point of view. Your opinion will be respected as much as you did your teacher's and classmates'. It is in this process of questioning and answering where individuals in the classroom are able to exchange ideas, viewpoints and emotions, which when done in a free academic atmosphere promotes confidence and respect, both in the self and for others.
3. PARTICIPATE IN CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES. Some lessons are best learned by doing. That is why some teachers might ask students to perform group activities. It is in these occasions when students should grab the opportunity to actively participate instead of just passively going with the flow. Because the body performed the lesson physically, it will be easier to recall.
4. APPRECIATE THE HOW AND WHY QUESTIONS. Don't be limited to the what, where and when. So much can be learned from the how and why questions. While the what, where and when basically focus on the dates, names, places and the like which students would normally just memorize, the how questions allow us to understand, restate and explain the process. They train us to think systematically—what's the first step, second step, etc., and finally the end result. The why questions allow us to analyze, criticize and reason out. They often challenge us to defend facts or stands with reasons and justifications. Thus, when a student is not limited to memorizing the date when Jose Rizal was executed, but can explain why he was executed, the learning clearly is deeper.
5. REVIEW THE DAY'S NOTES. Develop a habit of reviewing the day's notes before concluding the day. Most students do this before going to bed. Some prefer to do this during vacant periods immediately after the class. However you do it, the purpose is simply to have a second look at what transpired inside the classroom that day. Because the discussion is still fresh, it would be easier for us to recall the important points raised, as compared to reviewing it weeks after when recalling becomes difficult. For most people, it is the "picture" of the teacher drawing the chart on the board or using several books as sample weights in the physics class, or the hard laughter from seatmates because of a funny example, that makes them recall the lesson easily.
By Prof. Magno Edilberto R. Conag III
Ateneo de Naga University
1. ATTEND CLASS ON TIME. If our class starts at 1:30 pm, it is important that we be there before the teacher utters the first word because, in most instructional structures teachers adapt, the first 15 minutes is the time when the teacher does (1) the quick review of what has been discussed during the previous meeting, and (2) the presentation of the day's topic(s) and objective(s). Therefore, this short period of time serves as our guide for what will transpire in the next hour or so. We can confidently sail out in the ocean if we know where to go, how to get there, and what will be necessary to achieve the goal. And by the way, some teachers are fond of giving short quizzes during the first 15 minutes. You may not want to miss it.
2. DON'T BE AFRAID TO ASK QUESTIONS. If you don't understand the topic being discussed by the teacher, or if there's a point you want to be clarified, don't hesitate to raise your hand and be recognized to ask a question. Probably, you are afraid that by doing so, you might be offending the teacher in one way or another, but I assure you, with a respectful approach, teachers would be very glad to hear from you! In fact, when students ask questions, teachers feel a certain degree of joy and fulfillment because in your asking they can sense how the topic impacts you. Don't be afraid to express a different point of view. Your opinion will be respected as much as you did your teacher's and classmates'. It is in this process of questioning and answering where individuals in the classroom are able to exchange ideas, viewpoints and emotions, which when done in a free academic atmosphere promotes confidence and respect, both in the self and for others.
3. PARTICIPATE IN CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES. Some lessons are best learned by doing. That is why some teachers might ask students to perform group activities. It is in these occasions when students should grab the opportunity to actively participate instead of just passively going with the flow. Because the body performed the lesson physically, it will be easier to recall.
4. APPRECIATE THE HOW AND WHY QUESTIONS. Don't be limited to the what, where and when. So much can be learned from the how and why questions. While the what, where and when basically focus on the dates, names, places and the like which students would normally just memorize, the how questions allow us to understand, restate and explain the process. They train us to think systematically—what's the first step, second step, etc., and finally the end result. The why questions allow us to analyze, criticize and reason out. They often challenge us to defend facts or stands with reasons and justifications. Thus, when a student is not limited to memorizing the date when Jose Rizal was executed, but can explain why he was executed, the learning clearly is deeper.
5. REVIEW THE DAY'S NOTES. Develop a habit of reviewing the day's notes before concluding the day. Most students do this before going to bed. Some prefer to do this during vacant periods immediately after the class. However you do it, the purpose is simply to have a second look at what transpired inside the classroom that day. Because the discussion is still fresh, it would be easier for us to recall the important points raised, as compared to reviewing it weeks after when recalling becomes difficult. For most people, it is the "picture" of the teacher drawing the chart on the board or using several books as sample weights in the physics class, or the hard laughter from seatmates because of a funny example, that makes them recall the lesson easily.
Normal is synonymous to boring
lol kewl
altho it comes down 2 own self discipline
altho it comes down 2 own self discipline
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