Title: Assessing Credibility and Effective Note-Taking Strategies
Synopsis: In this lesson, we focused on the importance of evaluating the credibility of sources for academic research and introduced various note-taking methods to enhance students’ ability to process and organize information. The objectives were to expand students’ critical thinking skills when assessing online sources and to familiarize them with note-taking techniques that cater to different learning styles.
Attendance:
– Absent students: Nigora, Medina, Firouza, Aijan, Siddique, Nursultan, Tina
Topics Covered:
1. Credibility of Sources
– Discussion on criteria for credible sources (.edu, .gov domains)
– Expansion on credibility assessment beyond domain names
– Criteria for evaluating credibility: authorship, publication date, bias, tone, balance of facts, presentation of facts vs. opinions, and purpose of the article/source
2. Note-Taking Methods
– Introduction to Cornell Note-Taking, Mind Mapping, and Charting
– Explanation of how each method caters to different learning styles
– Group activity to practice note-taking using the introduced methods and assess their effectiveness
Actionable Items:
1. Review the effectiveness of the lesson’s group activity and consider adjustments for clarity and time management.
2. Plan a follow-up session to address any confusion about the credibility of sources and note-taking methods.
3. Ensure all students understand the homework assignment and have access to necessary resources.
Homework:
– Complete the ‘finding details’ assignment assigned on Wednesday.