Benjamin Barber

Benjamin Barber, a dedicated high school history and government teacher, reveals his innovative three-step note-taking system: Write, Read, Use. He discusses the common pitfalls in student notes and the importance of handwritten notes for better learning. Barber shares how he transforms disordered notes into learning moments and emphasizes the benefits of self-testing and flashcards. Moreover, his 'test average' method incentivizes students by averaging scores from two attempts, highlighting the need to teach note-taking as a critical skill.