In the article “Learning” (Your First Job) by Robert Leamnson, he gives his honest opinion on the traditional method of students copying down information created or prepared by their teachers. On page 5, Leamnson states ” I would like to see the expression “taking notes” removed from the vocabulary and replaced with one often used in Great Britain, that is “making notes.” “Taking” implies a passive reception of something someone else has made.” What Leamnson is implying is that information cannot be truly processed by copying notes. Students are accustomed to taking notes in school, but this way of learning is not beneficial because it doesn’t involve actively learning and full understanding of the work.
