Very long lectures, where the teacher just talks about some topic, tend to be unprofitable, especially for those students who disperse easily. It is necessary to pay attention and be focused in the class so that the content is really assimilated.
Although each student learns differently and each has limitations, a few tips can help you get the most out of the lessons. Here are 10 tips to keep your attention in class:
1. Eat well: THE healthy eating it is fundamental for any activity, be it physical or intellectual. In addition, it is important to avoid overdoing it before classes and prefer easily digestible foods. This will prevent the drowsiness that is so common after meals.
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2. Avoid side conversations and groups that tend to talk: Side conversations distract attention and are one of the main causes of low performance in the classroom. Avoid chatting during classes and also stay close to groups who talk frequently. Group conversations can distract your attention and hinder your learning.
3. Anticipate the content of classes: By anticipating the contents, you start to have a foundation on the subject. This is important for you to understand more clearly what the teacher is explaining and to be able to solve your doubts in the classroom.
4. Never bring cell phones to the classroom: Cell phones are increasingly part of our routine, however they can be a great distraction. So, it is best to turn off the device, or put it in silent mode, and keep it out of sight. This avoids curiosity, in case, for example, a message from someone important arrives.
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5. Sleep well: Sleeping a few hours a day can impair school performance. Thus, it is essential to ensure that your nights of sleep are meeting your needs. If you experience constant difficulty sleeping, it may be necessary to seek medical help.
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6. Try to sit in places close to the teacher: Sitting at the front of the room can help you maintain your attention during lessons, as distractions are often less frequent there.
7. Take notes during class: Taking notes is also very important to keep your attention. In addition to allowing you to concentrate more, these notes can become important study material.
Taking notes helps keep focus and allows you to create study material.
8. Ask your questions during class: Asking questions during class is extremely important to keep doubts from being kept. Besides, it's a way to focus more on classes and to help shy classmates who have the same doubts as you.
9. Participate in the discussions proposed by the teacher during class: Participating in discussions and other activities proposed by the teacher is essential to keep your attention in class. Also, debates are important for you to get your point across and to hear the views of colleagues. We learn a lot from exchanging experiences.
10. Focus on your goals: It is important to always keep in mind what your goal is. Want to do well on a test? Getting a good grade on Enem? Focus on results that are sure to improve your classroom attention.
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By Ma. Vanessa Sardinha dos Santos
Would you like to reference this text in a school or academic work? Look:
SANTOS, Vanessa Sardinha dos. "10 Tips for Keeping Attention During Long Lessons"; Brazil School. Available in: https://brasilescola.uol.com.br/dicas-de-estudo/10-dicas-para-manter-atencao-durante-aulas-muito-longas.htm. Accessed on June 27, 2021.
