Attention (cont.)

For lectures, give yourself a pep talk beforehand. Even the most boring lecture will end eventually. You must try to stay focused on what is being said. When you find yourself beginning to lose attention, refocus. Try to think of a question to ask the instructor.

If you’re teaching, you MUST first get your students’ attention. (Hint: Droning on in monotones probably isn’t the best way). Try to think of an interesting question to ask your students. Insert an active leaning demonstration into your lecture. Tell a joke, an anecdote, or give a relevant real-world example.

For lectures, give yourself a pep talk beforehand. Even the most boring lecture will end eventually. You must try to stay focused on what is being said. When you find yourself beginning to lose attention, refocus. Try to think of a question to ask the instructor.