Course Information
Description
This course provides learners with strategies to develop skills for success in college and in life. Learners will work on academic skills such as test taking, note taking, time management, reading, writing, memory, etc. Learners will also work on other success strategies such as personal responsibility, motivation, goal setting, interdependence, emotional intelligence, lifelong learning and self-awareness. Learners apply self-management techniques, explore resource management strategies, practice effective study skills strategies, and learn about ways to improve personal effectiveness.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
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Apply study skillsAssessment StrategiesSkill DemonstrationQuizzes or Midterm ExamComprehensive Final ExamCriteriaDemonstrate competence using digital resources and technology to complete and submit assignmentsIdentify learning preferences and apply strategies to use in a variety of learning environmentsApply problem solving skills to develop and implement study strategies that adapt to different educational environments and learning modalitiesPractice and evaluate effective memory strategies used to enhance personal long-term learningPrepare notes using a variety of formats that reflect key points of a class lecture and class contentEmploy effective reading comprehension skillsDevelop and practice varied test-taking strategiesAnalyze the effectiveness of test-taking strategies
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Think criticallyAssessment StrategiesWritten Product - JournalingVerbal Reports - Small Group WorkDemonstration or Activity - Case StudyQuizzes or Midterm ExamComprehensive Final ExamCriteriaUse details to discover larger ideas/abstractionsExamine existing ideas and develop new possibilities or optionsCategorize and interpret information and formulate logical argumentsRecognize irrelevant or false information and ideasRecognize reliable evidence and experiences to construct sound arguments and conclusionsIdentify assumptions and create alternative solutionsConstruct and deliver logical arguments through writing and verbal communication
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Demonstrate emotional and physical well-beingAssessment StrategiesWritten Product – PlanWritten Product – JournalingVerbal Report – Small Group WorkQuizzes or Midterm ExamComprehensive Final ExamCriteriaBuild emotional vocabulary and recognize personal emotionsManage emotions more effectivelyApply stress management techniques and self-care activitiesDemonstrate empathyRecognize when help is needed and utilize supports
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Display self-awarenessAssessment StrategiesReflection, ReportWritten Product – JournalingVerbal Report – Small Group WorkQuizzes or Midterm ExamComprehensive Final ExamCriteriaIdentify core values about oneself, others, and the worldIdentify external factors that influence decisionsRecognize personal bias and assumptionsIdentify self-defeating patterns and develop strategies to overcome challengesIdentify positive patterns and develop strategies that promote success
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Analyze inner motivationAssessment StrategiesWritten Product – Life PlanWritten Product – JournalingVerbal Reports – Small Group WorkQuizzes or Midterm ExamComprehensive Final ExamCriteriaIdentify life dreams and goalsIdentify and analyze intrinsic and extrinsic motivatorsCreate a life plan that includes long and short-term goalsIdentify barriers to goal attainment and produce strategies to mitigate obstaclesReflect on the goal attainment cycle and revise life plan as needed
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Employ self-management strategiesAssessment StrategiesSkill DemonstrationWritten Product – JournalingVerbal Reports – Small Group WorkQuizzes or Midterm ExamComprehensive Final ExamCriteriaEvaluate personal time management skillsPractice and evaluate a variety of self-management toolsCreate plan to use self-management toolsAssess grit develop and practice strategies to build grit
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Analyze personal financesAssessment StrategiesWritten Product - Financial PlanWritten Product – JournalingVerbal reports – Small Group WorkQuizzes or Midterm ExamComprehensive Final ExamCriteriaDifferentiate between needs and wantsCalculate the costs of basic needsSet financial goalsCreate saving and spending budget plan in alignment with goalsTrack and analyze saving, spending and creditIdentify financial resourcesExplore funding resources available to college students
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Demonstrate personal responsibilityAssessment StrategiesVerbal Reports – Small Group WorkWritten Product – JournalingQuizzes or Midterm ExamComprehensive Final ExamCriteriaIdentify creator vs victim mindset and behaviorsDemonstrate mastery of creator languageIdentify the impact of choices on potential outcomesEvaluate strengths and weaknesses in the decision-making process, and determine future choicesCollect and integrate feedback as needed to improve outcomes
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Create interdependenceAssessment StrategiesTeam-based ActivityGroup Project including Group PresentationVerbal Reports – Small Group WorkWritten Product – JournalingQuizzes or Midterm ExamComprehensive Final ExamCriteriaAppreciate/believe in the importance of creating a support systemDemonstrate respect for cultural differences and worldviews of othersPractice active listening and honest, purposeful communication with group membersOffer and receive constructive feedback and encouragementDemonstrate ability to reach group consensusAnalyze effectiveness of group interactions