Course: FYE 101 First Year Experience

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Reading and Audio Visual Presentation

Improving Reading and Building Vocabulary
Tips for Studying

Active Listening and Critical Thinking

Active Listening and Critical Thinking
To get the most out of class lectures and discussions, be prepared to listen to your instructor and other students by:
- Completing assigned reading before class
- Knowing the topic of the lecture
- Avoiding distractions by clearing your desk, putting away your phone, and tuning out chatty classmates
- Keeping a positive attitude; it isn't your instructor’s job to entertain but to teach
- Preparing for class by dressing appropriately, having already eaten and rested

While you are listening in class or watching instructional materials, think critically about the information. Ask yourself these types of questions:
- Is the speaker a credible source?
- What is the speaker’s purpose?
- Are the details supplied and factual?
- What do you already know about the topic?
- How can the new message connect with the larger world?

Improving Reading and Building Vocabulary
Tips for Studying