The Importance of Flagging Critical Content for Effective Note Taking

Taking notes in itself does not facilitate learning. However, notes can serve as a valuable learning tool if they contain the correct and important information. Teachers can help students by flagging important content and explicitly stating that it is critical and will be tested. Teachers should be compassionate and guide students in identifying the most important information by speaking louder or emphasizing its significance. Students can also benefit from working in teams and sharing their notes. It is important for teachers to telegraph what students need to learn and how they will be tested, allowing them to achieve success. Good note taking, coupled with telegraphing important information, can greatly aid students in their learning process.