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Lecture preparation: Things you need to know...

Evidence shows that those students who attend all lectures and actively engage are more successful than those who don't.  How should you prepare for lectures?

  • Understand how lectures are being delivered and take time to develop your digital skills
  • Familiarise yourself with your module handbooks.  
  • Use Blackboard and other learning materials
  • Adopt an active listening approach.  
  • Make connections with previous learning.
  • Understand how the information relates to final assessments 

This type of preparation will save you time as well as help you to aim for higher marks.

Resources

Need to know more...?

Prospects.ac.uk - Getting the most out of lectures and seminars | Prospects.ac.uk accessed 10 February 2023