SLANT refers to how students must relate to the classroom, the professor, and other students during class. It means learning how to play by the rules of the game. It is the kinesthetic tie to information.
S - Sit Up Straight
Sit up straight to get the benefit of the doubt from the professor. Act involved. Be engaged. Be attentive. Above all, sit with confidence.
L - Lean Forward
Lean forward and act like you are really excited. Sit as if you were at a basketball or football game and your team was winning. Leaning forward makes the mind-body link to make education exciting. If you believe the class is, `so incredibly boring,` your approach and attitude AND your grade will reflect that attitude.
A - Ask Questions
Ask questions because 1.) you get information and 2.) you show you care about the course. Professors like to know you care. Jump up and down. Raise your hand as in wanting to answer a question in class!
N - Nod Your Head
Nod your head because you want to establish a personal relationship with your professor. You have to work harder to do this. The professor sees that you are studying, paying attention, understanding what they are saying. This completes the student-professor loop.
T - Sit in the T-Zone
Sit in the T-Zone, across the front and down the middle of the classroom. Be sure the professor knows you BY NAME. The T-Zone insures that you will pay attention; you`ll be seen. Back in the corner, it is too easy to get distracted, fall asleep, let your mind wander. Better to be up front when you are tired.
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