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Strategies for Attention and LearningThis unit’s purpose is help you as a student

develop the skill of attending and listening to something in a classroom setting

Strategies for Attention and ListeningThe strategies for attending and listening could be

applied in a number of academic situations, such as:During lecturesAssigned readingsIndividual study sessionsHomework assignmentsGroup study sessionsTest taking

Strategies for Attention and ListeningIn order to pay attention you need to take care of

yourself physically and emotionallyHealth is an ongoing, continuous processAs a student you can not be concerned about your

health one week and not the next Good health habits need to become part of each

student’s routine

Strategies for Attention and ListeningWhen evaluating your health concerns you should ask

yourself the following questions:Sleep

Are you getting enough sleep or rest? 7-9 hours / nightDo you have a routine for sleep or is it hit or miss?

Evaluation of Your Basic Heath Continued…

DietAre you eating two or thee balanced meals/day?Do you eat too much junk food, cigarettes, alcohol, drugs?

Evaluation of Your Basic Health Continued…

Have you had your vision checked?Have you had your hearing checked?Do you exercise regularly?

Get Rid of Distracters Creating more interest so that you become more

interestedCreate interest by acquiring information about a subject from different

sources- lectures, books, magazines, television, Internet, radio, other people

Tye new information to old information by applying it to your everyday life

Ask questionsMake new information personal , related it to a personal experienceWork with classmates to maintain interest in the subject

Get Rid of DistractersPositive Self-Talk

For you as a student you have to have a good positive attitude and believe in yourself

Poor learners tend to talk bad about themselves

Distracters continued…Positive self talk instead of negative talk is essential to

doing wellStatements might include “ I am very prepared for this test”

or “ Its no problem, I can finish this paper”

Eliminate any External DistractersWhen studying you should be free of distractions such as:

Noise Movement of peopleAdjust light so that it is at a comfortable levelAdjust temperature in the room

Eliminate any External DistractersIn the classroom, a student should eliminate external

distracters by:Selecting a seat away from windows, doors, friends, wall

maps and clocksSitting towards front of class Avoiding to sit at the ends of the aislesFinding the “power center” of the room based on a

teacher’s actionsDressing comfortably for all room temperatures

Staying Alert in ClassIn order to stay alert in class a student can do the

following:Be prepared for class and organizedDevelop some interest in subject matterGet adequate rest so you are not tempted to sleep in classFind areas of common interest between you and the

instructorAsk yourself “Why this information is important?”Keep active in class, take notes constantlyTake deep breaths in order to increase oxygen flow

Staying Alert/ Attention TrainingPractice listening to faint sounds or looking at dim lightsPractice doing two things at the same time in order to

increase your ability to divide your attentionPractice detecting details by picking out detailed images

in a picture or listen for particular sounds in musicPractice concentrating in distractive environments in

order to increase ones ability to resist distractions

Go Study!

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