Learning and Study Skills

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Course
ENGU 0241
Discontinued
Yes
Course Code
ENGU 0241
Descriptive
Learning and Study Skills
Department
English Upgrading
Faculty
Language, Literature & Performing Arts
Credits
3.00
Start Date
End Term
202210
PLAR
No
Semester Length
15 weeks
Max Class Size
18
Contact Hours
4 hours per week
Method(s) Of Instruction
Tutorial
Learning Activities

Lecture, large-group discussion, small-group discussion and learning activities, cooperative learning, and individual learning activities may be employed.  Lab tutorial and scheduled individual appointment time will be available as appropriate.  Student-directed learning outside of the classroom will also constitute a component of instruction.

Course Description
This course is for students who are new to the College and are enrolled in or intend to enrol in further Developmental Studies courses. This course will help students learn about and use College facilities and resources. Students will develop skills in personal time management, goal setting, and basic study techniques and learning strategies. This course will focus on the development of skills necessary for success.
Course Content

Students will receive instruction in the following skills areas:

  1. evaluation of the demands of learning situations
  2. evaluation of learning and academic goals
  3. organization and scheduling
  4. approaches to learning
  5. use of study formulas
  6. listening skills
  7. understanding and utilizing memory
  8. effective assignment completion
  9. managing learning demands and stress
  10. using a college library
  11. orientation to the college, including ombudsperson services
Learning Outcomes

The aims of the course are for students to:

  1. develop positive approaches to learning and study;
  2. explore a repertoire of learning strategies and study skills that are appropriate to the individual;
  3. practice effective strategies, skills, and approaches to learning and study that are directed at improving learning;
  4. demonstrate these learning and study strategies, skills and approaches in practical as well as academic contexts;
  5. work cooperatively in classroom settings.
Means of Assessment

A mastery model of evaluation will be used.  Progress will be monitored in an ongoing and cumulative fashion by the instructor, based on written and oral demonstrations of skill.

Textbook Materials

None

Prerequisites

Permission of instructor