Placement in Learning Strategies (DSPS0800) is required for
[Carries Institutional Credit but NOT credit toward graduation.]
This course is no longer offered at TTU. To complete requirements for this course, register for University 1020, First-Year Connections, and complete the course with a grade of at least a 'C'. For further information about TTU's requirements, contact the Academic Development Program office at 931-372-3476.
Course content: The learning process, including personal motivation, attitudes supportive of learning, organizational planning, and techniques for successful academic progress.
Beginning Fall Semester 2006
University 1030 [UNIV1030] Learning Strategies ...................Lec.2. Credit1.
[Carries credit toward graduation: elective credit.]
Placement is Learning Strategies [UNIV1030] is required for students who place into two or more subject areas of DSP courses.
Course content: The learning process, including personal motivation, attitudes supportive of learning, organizational planning, time management, test-taking skills, etc., with a view toward transitioning the student from high-school to university environment by encouraging students to learn to help themselves in the unfamiliar university setting.
Course Description:
UNIV1030 Learning Strategies
Discussions
include:
·
academic plans for the
first term/first year
·
connecting to the TTU
campus
·
ways to improve grades
and increase knowledge base, such as
§
time-management skills
§
note-taking skills
§
test-taking skills
§
reading college-level
texts
·
quick reviews of grammar,
basic math, etc., as needed by students
·
other such
matters
Course
Title: Learning Strategies, UNIV1030
UNIV1030
is a course designed to strengthen the student’s connection to
Tennessee Technological University by focusing on the enhancement
of skills needed for academic success. This course engages the
student in meaningful academic and non-academic
in-and-out-of-classroom activities. It emphasizes critical
thinking in the formation of academic and social goals and
support groups, in self-management and in study strategies.
Course
Goals:
Ø
to connect students with
other students, encouraging both academic and social networks
Ø
to connect students with
the University, encouraging them in being proactive in seeking
assistance
Ø
to connect students’
present college experience with their future plans and ambitions
Ø
to help students over the
bridge between high school and college-level learning
Course
Objectives: to help students
§
think more creatively and
critically
§
improve academic
functioning through effective management of time, including a
focus on physical, emotional, and social well-being
§
build academic and social
support groups through a knowledge of academic, student affairs,
and departmental resources, and through a development of
interpersonal skills between students and faculty
§
improve the ability to
comprehend and retain information through knowledge of reading,
note-taking, and test-taking strategies, and managing academic
anxiety
Course
Topics:
o
critical thinking/problem
solving
o
study strategies
[reading, note taking, test taking]
o
communication skills
o
self management [time
management, etc.]
o
classroom demeanor
o
campus resources,
including library
o
other pertinent topics