Concentration and Time Management Review：浓度和时间管理评审.pptVIP

Concentration and Time Management Review Concentration Humans are limited capacity information processors. Therefore we MUST focus our attention on the things which are important to us. Attention directs us to look at something and concentration keeps us there and provides an opportunity for us to be actively involved in the activity. Concentration The key to having good concentration when studying is: Think about it Before you study Learn to be aware of and eliminate distracters Types of Distracters - Internal Internal distracters Examples: Hunger Sleep needs Illness Anxiety Eliminate distracters: Exercise control Eat, Sleep, look like you are studying. Write a to do list Focus on the task at hand. Types of Distracters - External External distracters Examples Noise Uncomfortable chair Mess Eliminate distracters: Exercise control Manage Noise, friends, TV. Have materials ready. (dont prep for too long) Remove pictures, bills, etc. Scheduling and Time management Manage your motivation Develop an interest Set a goal Organize the material. Make it manageable - to insure high efficacy While you are studying Get rid of distracters as they come up. (Be aware of your self talk) Keep periods of concentration short. Follow Grandmas rule” (work now play later) Work first, THEN, take a break Get actively engaged! Possible strategies? Concentration - Listening Before Lecture Manage your motivation Have goals Develop an interested Come prepared Questions, responses Know how you are going to organize the material. Interact with the material Ask questions Look for main points Keep your eyes on the speaker Respond to the speaker Keep an open mind Concentration - Listening During the Lecture Be aware of: glassy eyed stares. the in ear out pen syndrome. your Self-talk. * *