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( I'm not johnminter btw. :) ) It is not a direct reply to what timr wrote, but to where his/her sentiment leads with lectures that are densely packed with inf
by Perseids 13y ago
( I'm not johnminter btw. :) )
It is not a direct reply to what timr wrote, but to where his/her sentiment leads with lectures that are densely packed with information. I've had quite a few classes where the lecturer "didn't believe in lecture notes" because "you will be so much more attentive" and "learn so much more when you write stuff down". As I still needed all the precise definitions and wordings of the theorems I did end up frantically copying the lecture.
- ksk 13y agoI did know who I was replying to :) There doesn't seem to be an overlap of discussion. Writing down what you know (esp. in your own words) causes reinforcement of long term memories is a well established scientific fact. Ofcource reviewing notes is also critical in strengthening those memories so that you recall precise details rather than vague ideas. You're talking about not being overwhelmed with taking notes - which again, nobody was claiming is a good thing. I agree that information like formulas, equations, definitions, etc should definitely be provided without having the student write them down and introduce errors of their own.