skills final nmu part 1

1-note taking 2-time management 3-team work

note taking is ?

the practice of recording info from different sources (lectures, textbooks, etc)

what are the 4 reasons to take notes

1. Make the best use of your limited time.

2. Trigger memories of lecture/reading

3. Helps you to concentrate in class.

4. A resource for test preparation

name the 5 types of note taking systems ?

1. Outline Method

2. Concept Maps

3. Charting Method

4. Sentence/Paragraphs

5. Cornell

describe the outline method for note taking and when to use it ?

a. Starting with main topics at the left, with subtopics and clarifications indented to the right.

b. Use different colors.

c. Use when lecture organized & enough time.

describe the concept method for note taking and when to use it ?

a. A graphic means of representing information.

b. place a central idea in the center of the page and then add lines and new circles in the page for new ideas and connect by lines & arrows.

c. Use when test focus on facts & its relation

كان ليها اسم تاني باين بس هي مذكوره كدا في الهاند اوت

describe the charting method for note taking and when to use it

a. use of columns with appropriate heading labels in a table for comparison

b. Use when test focus on comparison

describe the sentence / paragraph method for note taking and when to use it

a. Record of complete thoughts/concepts.

b. Use when unorganized heavy content lecture

describe the cornell method for note taking and when to use it

a. Divide paper into three sections. Left: 2-inch column for “cues or questions” Right: 6.5 inch “main space” to make notes Bottom: 2-inch column to summarize.

b. Use in any lecture.

why you should not try to write everything (note taking) ?

so you have to do what ?

• Average lecturer speaks approx. 3 words/ second.

• Average note-taker writes at approx. ⅓ word /second.

So, you have to

• Record important items.

• Tape record lecture • Use abbreviation.

use it or lose it means (one of note taking tips)

بصمج وخلاص محدش ضامن حاجه

The more you use the information, the more you will activate the links in your brain (re-read/discuss/write) your notes within 24 hours.

why you should re-write your notes ? (one of note taking tips)

3 points

• Clean them up - fix spelling errors, expand on abbreviations, tidy up handwriting (if necessary).

• Fill in missing words or information and add anything extra that you may have thought of since the lecture by contact another classmate.

• Code your notes - use color and symbols to mark structure and emphasis, highlight major sections, main points and diagrams.

2 things that you should do if you are using your laptop or ipad (one of note taking tips)

• Combine handwritten notes with electronic note-taking.

• Minimize distractions: make sure other programs are closed.

• Don’t try to ‘multitask’ whilst trying to note take—focus on one task and do it with maximum efficiency.

time is ?

it has 5 characters

تكون فاهمهم كفايه

a unit of measurement for achievements at the level of individuals, institutions, and peoples Time Is Power

Characters:

• Limited.

• Irreplaceable.

• All people have an equal amount of time.

• It cannot be collected or stored.

• Neither rent nor buy.

time management is ?

the ability of a person to use time to complete tasks on time. TM is a Continuous process.

• Of analysing and evaluating the tasks

• During certain period of time

• To reach the specified goals

the 4 myths about time management are ?

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1. Time management is nothing but common sense. I do well in school, so I must be managing my time effectively.

2. No matter what I do, I won’t have enough time!

3. It takes all the fun out of life!!!

4. Time management? I work better under pressure.

the 6 benefits of time management are ?

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1. Gain time through organization

2. Motivates to complete tasks.

3. Reduces avoidance of work to be done

4. Promotes review and study time. 2

5. Eliminates cramming for tests.

6. Reduces anxiety.

6 early signs for time management problems

1. Submitting work that is not up to your usual standard.

2. Forgetting commitments

3. Finding no enough time to complete a task

4. Making excuses for why work is not done.

5. Asking teachers for extensions regularly on submitting your work

6. Your grades don’t reflect your ability.

enumerate 3 time management techniques

1-the set time method

2-block out a specific time to accomplish a task

3-the Swiss cheese approach

what is the swiss chesse approach (time management)

Whenever you find yourself with some free time, do a small part of a larger task Ex. Arrive to class 10 minutes early review today’s lecture. while waiting for your friend to arrive for lunch, review notes from today’s anatomy lecture

to add 15 minutes a day equals how many days of work in a year

13 days of work

to add 30 minutes a day equals how many days of work in a year

26 days of work

how to make a daily, weekly and a long term plan

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1. Determine your available free time

2. Set Up Your Semester Calendar

3. Know your activity curve & biological clock

4. Identify tasks & set priorities

5. Revisit and revise your plan: expect the unexpected

مش عارف دي هتيجي ازاي بس اهي كامله

determine your available free time

how to set up your semester calendar

• Look at the syllabus for the class schedule.

• Begin with blocking all class and lab times.

• Highlight all exams and project due dates.

• Identify routine homework days.

• Don’t forget to take a break once in a while.

describe how to make a plan by knowing your activity curve and biological clock

• Plot the curve of your activity: Select peak in activity & redistribute your work by result

• Morning person vs Evening person

• Losing sleep is the easiest way to sabotage (destroy) your energy level!

Revisit and revise your plan: expect the unexpected

examples of unexpected porblems ? 5

• Unexpected problems may arise that can affect your time management.

1. Common problems

2. Mechanical / technical / computer

3. Sudden Illness

4. Family/friends visit.

5. Underestimated time

DON’T FORGET

• You can’t just study or attend classes all day and all night without losing your mind.

• You must Give yourself enough time to sleep at night.

• You might take a snooze once you get back from college.

• Exercise is essential.

لا دا مش كارت عشان مفوتش معلومه

mention 6 effective time management strategies

1. Define the goal – mission - objectives.

2. Planning and scheduling activities and duties

3. Setting Priorities (Time Record) Must Do --- Should Do --- Nice to do ---Not To Do

4. Preparing the time record and sticking to it.

5. Identify time wasters and set aside time for the unexpected

6. Periodic evaluations of where you spend your time turn out to be very useful.

setting goals / objectives will lead to ?

it will help you map your way and move your feet

why you should use SMART goals 3 ?

• Diminishes procrastination.

• Gives a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment.

• Beats workload overwhelm.

SMART is an acronym for ?

S specific

M measurable

A attainable (achievable)

R relevant

T time bound

Beware of procrastination Never do today what you can put off ‘till tomorrow!

4 forms of procrastination ?

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• Underestimating how long task will take.

• Overestimating your abilities and resources

• Doing something else that isn’t very important.

• Believing that repeated “minor” delays won’t hurt you.

why we procrastinate 3 ?

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• Laziness • Hard and big tasks • Hesitation

why you shouldn’t procrastinate

فهمهم كافي

• Because the more time wasted

• Comes out your plan on track.

• Makes the work accumulates.

• Lovely Although it. .. Deadly and dangerous.

6 ways to overcome procrastination

فهمهم كافي

• Set and keep deadlines.

• Organize, schedule & plan.

• Divide a big job into smaller ones.

• Reward yourself when you’re done.

• Tell your friends and room mates to remind you of priorities and deadlines.

• Learn to say “no” to time wasters.

what is a time waster?

• factors prevent the performance of critical task & consume a large amount of time which does not fit with the resulting value.

examples of public (environmental) time wasters

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• Visitors • Phone

• e-mail & social media

• Emergency as meeting

• Poor infrastructure and inadequate tools

4 examples of personal time wasters ?

فهمهم كافي

• Non Discipline • Multi-tasking • Poor communication • Cannot say No.

Successful management of time

• Proper planning and careful organization of time

• The proper implementation of the Plan

• Positive behavior to time wasters

• Successful management of time

Be-assertive DON’T SAY THAT ………

• I don't have time to plan

• I will completely devote myself to this topic

• I like to do everything by myself.

• Let me do it..........

…………………………

The Bad News is Time Flies

The Good News is You are The Pilot

Work-Life Balance

1- It is crucial to be aware of where you spend your time and assess the RESULTS of your investment

2- Today’s constant demand to do more, better, in less time, is a major source of stress & burnout

كلام كتير بلا بلا بلا

what is a team ?

A team is a group of two or more individuals who:

• Interact dynamically.

• Have a common goal/mission.

• Have been assigned specific tasks.

• Possess specialized and complementary skills.

compare between a team and a group

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what is a part of a medical team ? 4

1. Medical students

2. Nursing Staff

3. Allied health professionals

4. Doctors

why teamwork is important in a health care system 5 ?

1. Improve patient outcomes.

2. Reduce medical errors.

3. Improve communication.

4. Create a positive work environment.

5. Foster greater job satisfaction

name the 5 steps of forming a team ?

1- forming

2- storming

3- norming

4-performing

5-adjourning

forming what happens in it (one of the teamwork stages)

overly polite, discuss team goals, ground rules, and individual roles.

storming what happens in it (one of the teamwork stages)

Conflict often arises due to clashing working styles between team members.

norming what happens in it (one of the teamwork stages)

team moves past their previous quarrels and begins to recognize and value their teammates’ strengths& respect those who are in leadership roles.

performing what happens in it (one of the teamwork stages)

high-performance level means all team members are self-reliant and confident enough in their own problem-solving skills

adjourning what happens in it (one of the teamwork stages)

once the team’s mission is accomplished, the team itself dissolves.

what are the 3 challenges of a teamwork

1. Social Loafing

a. Free rider: lazy member performance goes unnoticed; they reap the benefits of no effort.

b. Sucker aversion: Others in the team aren’t giving their best.

2. Unequal division of work

3. Loss of individual creativity

enumerate the 5 difficult personalities in a team ?

1-the dominator

2-the mute

3-the rambler

4-the complainer

5-the slacker

the dominator is ?

tend to dominate discussion simply because they’re excited and overzealous

the mute is ?

is a participant that does not actively participate (introverts, shy or not prepared)

the rambler is ?

who talks and talks, hijacking the agenda and going off topic.

the complainer is ?

either a pet- peeve or gripes for the sake of complaining.

the slacker is ?

always finds ways to do the least amount of work possible.

what to do as a team leader 4 ?

• Assign roles to ensure that every team member contributes to the project equally.

• Set timelines so that all team members pace themselves accordingly and get their work done in time.

• Clarify assignment expectations, such as which parts of the assignment require collaboration.

• Encourage new ideas. Brainstorm ideas so that the final project includes ideas contributed by each team member.

what not to do as a team leader 5 ?

• Don’t dominate conversations or talk over others.

• Don’t be afraid to disagree.

• Don’t let personal conflict interfere.

• Don’t expect one person to do all the work.

• Don’t move ahead on the assignment without your group’s input.