This particular student does not pay attention. She is usually doodling and or chatting with a friend. This is another discussion altogether. I am finding her to be constanly argumentative. I have put together note outlines for any lecture material and try to make notations on the board of key points. She still isnt writing anything down. I feel like I am taking her voiced problems into consideration by adapting. She is not stepping up. I will keep trying to reach her.

I recently had a relatively good student doing not so well on tests. I have noticed she does not bring a book to class or take notes in class. When speaking to her about this she told me her other teachers wrote all the notes out for the class on the board and they just had to copy. This does not seem to be affective learning to me. At college level I feel they should be taking notes as we cover material. I use power point as well as class discussion of book material. Any thoughts on handling this situation?