One must be mentally, physically, and emotionally there. Also to be ready for class, I need the necessary tools like a pencil and a notebook. To focus, it is a clever idea to not sit by my friends because I might get distracted. Although this is a small action, posture counts. If one is fully engaged, then the heart rate, body temperature, and respiration rate will increase. To actively listen, I will take deep breaths and have an open mind to what my professor is saying. Instead of just using my soft listening skills, I need to utilize my hard listening skills and actually comprehend what my professor is instructing me about. Paying attention, thinking critically, analyzing, and asking questions will help me stay on track. Furthermore, there should be no judgments coming from me because everything that is done by the teacher is for my learning benefit. Even if I am stuck in a situation, it is up to me to fix it. For instance, if I am failing a class, then it is up to me to approach the professor respectfully and ask him to clarify questions of
One must be mentally, physically, and emotionally there. Also to be ready for class, I need the necessary tools like a pencil and a notebook. To focus, it is a clever idea to not sit by my friends because I might get distracted. Although this is a small action, posture counts. If one is fully engaged, then the heart rate, body temperature, and respiration rate will increase. To actively listen, I will take deep breaths and have an open mind to what my professor is saying. Instead of just using my soft listening skills, I need to utilize my hard listening skills and actually comprehend what my professor is instructing me about. Paying attention, thinking critically, analyzing, and asking questions will help me stay on track. Furthermore, there should be no judgments coming from me because everything that is done by the teacher is for my learning benefit. Even if I am stuck in a situation, it is up to me to fix it. For instance, if I am failing a class, then it is up to me to approach the professor respectfully and ask him to clarify questions of