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Step 1 – How to preview

This video explains step 1 of the 3-step model: Preview. When previewing you make a blueprint of the study material, in order to know in advance what

After your preparation, it’s time to start with your study session. In this video you learn how to do step 1 of the three-step model: Previewing. Previewing is a technique, a skill. That’s why you can practise with two preview exercises in the following steps.

Please reflect on the following questions in the discussion section and find out what others came up with:

  • Are you already used to previewing your books/chapter, or something similar?
  • What in this video is new to you?
  • How do you think previewing can be useful for you?
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