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CCOG for CG 111B Spring 2024

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Course Number:
CG 111B
Course Title:
Study Skills for College Learning
Credit Hours:
2
Lecture Hours:
20
Lecture/Lab Hours:
0
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Provides information, techniques, strategies and skills helpful in becoming more efficient in note taking, textbook reading, and taking exams. Assists with identification of preferred learning style and development of skills in scheduling study time and memory strategies. Prerequisites: Placement into WR 115 and RD 115. Audit available.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

  1. Apply preferred learning style to coursework in classroom and homework settings to maximum learning potential.
  2. Apply note taking strategies
  3. Employ effective textbook reading strategies for college learning
  4. Implement strategies for memory and test taking
  5. Utilize time management techniques to create a study schedule and manage procrastination

Course Activities and Design

Teaching modalities may include: lectures; PowerPoint presentations; Internet sites; individual student assignments exploring multiple aspects of study skills. May also include class discussions; case study analyses, students projects and presentations.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

Assessments may address the learning outcomes by means of the following:

  1. Written reflection and/or presentation on key course concepts.
  2. Participation in group discussion
  3. Quizzes.
  4. Practice specific techniques, track effectiveness, and revise to meet         personal/educational goals.

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

Themes

  • Essential study strategies for college learning

Concepts

  • Time management
  • Learning styles
  • College reading
  • Note taking
  • Test taking

Issues Include

  • Procrastination
  • Test Anxiety
  • Organization
  • Determining key concepts
  • Assessing strengths and weaknesses

Skills include

  • Take effective notes
  • Read for comprehension and retention
  • Evaluate  various types of tests and selecting appropriate test taking techniques
  • Develop a personalized study schedule
  • Apply learning style to college learning
  • Employ memory strategies