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Model the Process: Show students how to summarise key points using methods like Cornell Notes or mind mapping. Demonstrate with examples on the board. To see more examples you can look at this article.
Focus on Keywords: Teach students to identify and record main ideas rather than writing verbatim. Use tools like highlighting or underlining to emphasise importance.
Use Visuals: Encourage visual aids like diagrams or charts to represent complex information in an accessible way.
Offer Scaffolding: For those who struggle, provide pre-made templates or partially completed notes they can build on during lessons.
Regular Review: Build in time to review notes together, identifying strengths and areas to improve. This is the most important, as any good note taking strategy needs to work for them.
What to Do If Students Are Struggling
Adapt Methods: Introduce digital tools like Otter.ai or mind-mapping apps for students who find manual note-taking difficult.
Peer Support: Pair students with peers who can share effective strategies.
SENCo Collaboration: If challenges persist, work with the SENCo to identify additional interventions, i.e. note-taking training.