Suggestion 104. Have students turn in their lecture notes

IF YOU WANT TO:

• Know if the class is understanding you or not

• Give help to students who are having difficulty

• Motivate students to do their best work

Having students turn in their lecture notes as a course assignment.

One faculty member in engineering requires that students hand in their lecture notes, course assignments, homework, quizzes, etc., two or three times a term, typically before the midterms or final exam. Students must prepare a detailed table of contents to accompany their notes.

"I find this is a good way to get a sense of how well students are understanding the material," explains the professor. "If someone is having difficulties I can spot them and give them some help.

"As an added bonus, students are able to leave this introductory course with a good set of detailed notes, and a useful table of contents, which will make it easier for them to locate this material when they need it in their later course work."

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