Dee said (in part):

>    If they understand that, then they are ready for some basic "this is
>    how to study" lessons: read before class, take notes on major ideas,
>    review afterwards - preferably with others, etc.

A particularly good set of videos on how to study is "How to Get the Most
Out of Studying Video Series" http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL85708E6EA236E3DB .
The author, Steve Chew, is a cognitive scientist and was also a U.S.
Professor of the Year (given for teaching). 

    - Bill

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