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Q for teachers, or anyone else who went to HS in US
Do you think 10th graders should take their own notes from a PowerPoint presentation (as opposed to filling in "guided notes" - fill in the blanks - or a teacher-created outline)?
As you can probably guess, I'm a hs teacher getting ready for the school year. Different teachers in my school advocate different note-taking strategies. When I was in hs, I took my own notes and I think I learned more b/c of that.
However, many teachers still give students fill-in-the-blank notes at this age. What do you think?
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Re: Q for teachers, or anyone else who went to HS in US
I had to do it both ways when I was in HS...and the truth be told I learned more from taking my own notes. Then when it was time to test the teacher usually went over what we had to know on the test - and I would go back and highlight my notes and anything I didnt have notes on (say I missed a class or something) then I would write it down and know what to study from the book.
From a Ppt? No. They should be able to do that on their own at this point.
From a lecture? Maybe. Especially if you don't write much on the board or have any kids with IEPs.
I have an interactive whiteboard and post all of the notes, ppts, etc on the internet at the end of every day for kids who are absent or want to double check their notes. But I still require them to take notes as we go to get it in their heads better.
I agree with this. Using fill-in the blank ones for the first few weeks will show your students what you expect of their note-taking. I think you will end up with better notes if you show your students good note-taking, versus just telling them what you want them to do.
If it were me, I'd do a review (length based on what you figure out they already know) on taking good notes. If you require them to take good notes, then you need to know that they are capable. I would hope that they would have learned by now, but unfortunately I would assume not all of them have. By the way, I am not thinking that I am telling you anything you don't already know here.
That being said, ultimately, they should be taking their own. However, guidance is still important where necessary. Having them do it incorrectly on their own won't do any good for their learning (duh
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10th graders should be able to take their own notes. I teach the skill in 8th grade (though I still give guided notes when I do notes...which is not so often).
That said, you're going to have to teach note-taking. I'd do a few structured, then send them out on their own. Depending on the kids, I'd still offer my guided notes for a few weeks (many kids will opt out), then wean them off.