Module Four: Chapter 13 Summary

Chapter 13 Summary:

            I enjoyed reading chapter 13 because I learned the importance of studying along with new methods on how to teach students the proper way to study and learn material. In particular, I benefitted from reading about good study procedures and also building good study habits. I know as a graduate student and a working teacher, it is very important that I have good study habits and an organized procedure for studying, because otherwise, my busy work schedule can cause me to unbalance my study time for school. Young students may feel this way but in connection with the lack of wanting to study. However, by implementing certain habits of when, where and how much time allotted to study, it could become part of their normal routine.

            Another section of this chapter that I found valuable was the concentration section. The activities Opitz provided would be very helpful to use in a classroom setting. So often this is one of the most difficult tasks to overcome in order for students to learn to the best of their abilities. By implementing fun, game-like activities students may become more willing to concentrate because what they are focusing on is interesting and exciting to them. I am also glad that this chapter touched on the importance of asking questions. When students are encouraged to ask questions about the material they are studying, they in turn critically think about the text along with expanding their knowledge of the topic.