4.6. Reviewing and revising
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Identify effective review strategies to reinforce their understanding of healthcare topics.
- Collaborate in groups to create review plans for specific healthcare topics.
- Analyze feedback to revise study habits and improve learning outcomes.
- Develop a personalized review and revision plan incorporating feedback and effective study strategies.
- Reflect on their study habits, adjust strategies as needed, and commit to a regular review schedule.
Part 1: Warm-Up Discussion
Discuss the following questions in pairs or small groups:
- What strategies do you use to remember new information?
- Do you prefer studying alone or with others? Why?
- Have you ever changed your study habits after receiving feedback?
- Which strategies work well for you, and why?
Be prepared to share your thoughts with the class.
Part 2: Exploring Review Strategies
Review the following review strategies and write a sentence about how you might use each strategy to study healthcare topics:
- Flashcards for key terms and concepts:
How I would use this strategy: ____________________________ - Study groups for collaborative learning:
How I would use this strategy: ____________________________ - Summarizing notes and key points after each class:
How I would use this strategy: ____________________________ - Scheduled review sessions (daily, weekly, and before exams):
How I would use this strategy: ____________________________
Discuss your answers as a class.
Part 3: Group Review Strategies
In small groups, your instructor will assign your group a specific healthcare topic (e.g., vital signs, patient communication, or interpreting medical charts).
Work together to create a review plan using the template below:
- Review Plan Template: Topic: ________________________________________________________________
- Review Schedule: (e.g., daily, twice a week) _____________________________________________________
- Strategies to Use: (e.g., flashcards, study group discussions) ________________________________________
- Why These Strategies Are Effective: __________________________________________________________
After 10 minutes, present your group’s review plan to the class.
Highlight:
- The strategies you chose.
- Why you believe these strategies will be effective for your topic.
Part 4: Learning from Feedback
Read the sample feedback below (or use your own feedback if available):
Positive Feedback Example:
“Your understanding of medical terminology is strong. Keep up the good work!”
Feedback for Improvement Example:
“You need to focus more on organizing your answers. Adding a clear structure to your responses will help.”
Answer the following questions individually:
- What did you learn from the feedback?
Your Answer: ____________________________________________ - How do you plan to revise your study strategies in response to the feedback?
Your Answer: ____________________________________________ - Once you’ve written your reflection, pair up with a classmate and share your feedback and revision plan. Discuss any additional ideas for improvement.
Part 5: Developing Your Personalized Plan
Use the template below to create your personalized review and revision plan:
Personalized Review and Revision Plan Template:
| Topics to Review: | (e.g., medical terminology, patient care strategies) |
|---|---|
| Review Strategies to Use: | (e.g., flashcards, summarizing notes, study groups) |
| Schedule for Review Sessions: | (e.g., daily, weekly, or before exams) |
| Feedback to Incorporate: | (e.g., focus on organization, practice using medical terminology) |
| How I Will Hold Myself Accountable: | (e.g., set reminders, track progress) |
Share your plan in small groups or with the class. Discuss:
- How you plan to stick to your review schedule.
- Any challenges you might face and how you will overcome them.
Part 6: Wrap-Up and Reflection
Reflect on today’s lesson and answer the following questions:
- What is one new review strategy you learned today?
Your Answer: ____________________________________________ - How do you plan to use feedback to improve your study habits?
Your Answer: ____________________________________________ - How will regular review sessions help you succeed in your studies?
Your Answer: ____________________________________________ - Share one takeaway from the lesson with the class. Write down an idea shared by another student that you found helpful:
Classmate’s Idea: ____________________________________________
