In class, the session between Eric and Erin was very real and brought the peer tutoring scenario to a place of understanding for me. I appreciated the back-n-forth, and it's a different approach to peer tutoring session I have not witnessed before. Being able to value what was displayed, I was able to take the pointers and run with my research observations. I felt I had the tools necessary to know what I was doing or at least make it seem like it ;0
My note-taking strategies for all my subjects in school, college, meetings, etc. have all pretty much been the same. Under the same parallel thought, that I have to conquer everything the speaker, professor, or person directing the meeting is saying---has helped to later weed out what I don't need. Again having an Associates in Journalism, you're taught that every detail and quote is of utmost importance. Therefore, I've stuck with this method of training, and usually write everything down. I literally write faster than I type. I don't think I type fast (50-60 wpm) but imagine I write much quicker than that. Not to be pompous, but it's been almost like Survival 101 in college, for most professors have the lecture approach with very little writing on the board--then weeks later give a test on what the lecture entailed. So to say the least, I write EVERYTHING..i really mean everything I hear, see, observe, and/or have a connection & think it may be important, I write it down.
The only problem with this type of notating is that I may miss, the precise action taking place--and by jotting down the details, I may miss half the sentence. So what I've learned from observing coaches and students is that I need to put the pen down sometimes, just keenly observe, and then if super important, then jot down. Usually for class I will write down every note, and absorb later but what I've found out that for this project you need to absorb first, observe later. (If that makes sense.) There truly is a valid reasoning for my insanity, it's to end up with a good finished product including all the details. And what I need is notes I can take from here, ignore the ones not fitting in my research paper, and figure out how many of the same type of behavior or theories I need to reinforce in my writings or look up more research.
In the future, I'm hoping to pull out more validity statements (quotes giving pats on backs) and take more interest in body language. What has also been my stream of thought is intermingling between body language and validity statements. Something else that I encountered was the "time markers", Dr. Chandler was talking about in class and even Angela had something to that effect on her blog. That is such a good idea--so that you know where they were in the session. I missed it on my last session observed, but will take into account I need a correct timing utensil and keep track of maybe 15-20 minute intervals. The only thing I'm having kinda of an issue with is to categorize or know which category to place my notes in. Maybe my mind thinks different, but I usually write extensive notes, look them over, then decide what's good for my paper. I'm not sure if I'm functioning correctly, but if anyone has a better method, please ...PLEASE...let me know. I'm a pretty approachable person. ;-0
In conclusion, I have to work on patterns, more body language and timing. I have the quotes down, and the way the session was conducted, I just need to add some of the other points to make my research complete. Otherwise, I think I'm headed in the right direction.
Note to Everyone: BTW I'm sorry I didn't come to class last Thursday, I had a stomach bug that lasted a WHOLE week...yea it was awful but THANK GOD, I'm okay. See you Tuesday!!
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