Reflection on Study Aids 4.1

I use neither method of study process, as over the years I developed what worked for me and I doubt I'll change just for one class. I find SQ4R clunky and awkward, however I recognize that it may not be so for those who don't' have a study process. That was why on Friday morning I did a mini workshop for a fellow Charter student who has just started and 2 young ladies from West Africa on the process. All 3 were furiously taking notes on how it works and started actively applying it to their computer studies.

So while I don't like it, others find it incredibly helpful which is fine with me. I like to try to teach as many ways of doing something as possible because as an instructor I know that everyone learns differently.

My personal process includes sticky notes and not marking a book during a lecture, then writing/typing out notes based on quick jots from the sticky notes. If I know a professor offers open book and open note tests I use the glossary and index extensively during the test. This type of process works incredibly well for me. It may not work for others. It may not work for all classes and as the need arises I modify th method to the needs I have to cover the information being provided.

I adapt and love it.