Salt Lake Community College Essentials of College Study (EDU 1020)

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1 Salt Lake Community College Essentials of College Study (EDU 1020) Instructor: Ray Emett Office: TB 416D Phone: Office Hours: Noon to 1:00 pm, MTWRF Text: Cornerstones for Community College Success by Sherfield and Moody, Second Edition Course Description: Essentials of College Study is an orientation course designed to assist students in studying how they learn and in becoming better prepared for the rigors of college. Students will be required to look at the implications of this study as it applies to themselves and the world around them. By completing the exercises, activities, tests, and other assignments, students will have the knowledge and strategies needed to reach their academic goals. Topics in this course include: the nature of the adult learner, time planning, test taking strategies, communication skills, memory strategies, study techniques, information technology, and accessing college resources. Personal issues such as financial considerations, stress, and life choices will also be discussed. Several components of individual eportfolios will be completed in this course. Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of any program, students should be able to communicate effectively. Students will be able to: ο Explain strategies to communicate with faculty members ο Identify areas of concern that could be addressed with faculty ο Determine the process taken to prepare and deliver speeches ο Evaluate different internet information for use as a supporting reference in a research paper Upon successful completion of any program, students should be able to think critically. Students will be able to: ο Identify the level of details within activities as appropriate for time management ο Identify specific time management problems associated with attending college ο Evaluate personal time management effectiveness ο Create an effective test preparation plan ο Identify the techniques used before the test to improve performance ο Identify the causes of test anxiety ο Take and evaluate notes on an educational presentation Students will show how creative thinking can be used in generating topics for papers, speeches and assignments Students will identify the role of critical and creative thinking in problem solving Students will identify and discuss the qualities and core skills of a critical thinker

2 Students will evaluate areas of potential self-deception related to education Students will recommend strategies to recognize and use undiscovered personal resources Students will evaluate their level of motivation in various learning activities and subjects Students will create a plan for their chosen program of study and review this plan with an academic advisor. Upon successful completion of any program, students should have developed knowledge and skills to be civically engaged, and/or to work with others in a professional and constructive manner. Students will apply principles of emotional intelligence to improve interpersonal communication Students will describe their personal strengths and weaknesses related to school, work, and personal situations General Education Statement: This course is part of the General Education Program at Salt Lake Community College. It is designed not only to teach the information and skills required by the discipline, but also to develop vital workplace skills and to teach strategies and skills that can be used for life-long learning. While the subject of each course is important and useful, we become truly educated through making connections of such varied information with the different methods of organizing human experience that are practiced by different disciplines. Therefore, this course, when combined with other General Education courses, will enable you to develop broader perspectives and deeper understandings of your community and the world, as well as challenge previously held assumptions about the world and its inhabitants. You will also explore a wide variety of topics with an eye toward discovering new interests and uncovering new talents. General Education courses teach basic skills as well as broaden a student's knowledge of a wide range of subjects. Education is much more than the acquisition of facts; it is being able to use information in meaningful ways in order to enrich one's life. General Education courses focus on communication, creativity, and critical thinking skills and along with the substance of the course's information, an appreciation of the esthetics of the area of study and its connection to the larger social web. General Education eportfolio Each student in General Education courses at SLCC maintains a General Education eportfolio. Instructors in every Gen Ed course will ask you to put at least one assignment from the course into your eportfolio, and accompany it with reflective writing. It is a requirement in this class for you to add to your eportfolio, and this syllabus details the assignments and reflections you are to include. Your eportfolio will allow you to include your educational goals, describe your extracurricular activities, and post your resume. When you finish your time at SLCC, your eportfolio will then be a multi-media showcase of your educational experience. For detailed information visit After you have picked an eportfolio platform, go to the corresponding help site to watch the tutorials and look at the examples so you can get started on your own:

3 Course Structure: The objectives of this course will be achieved by: lectures; small group discussions; personal reflection; individual exercises; guest lecturers; group sharing and assignments outside of class. Students with disabilities: Students with medical, psychological, learning or other disabilities desiring accommodations or services under ADA, should contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC). The DRC determines eligibility for and authorizes the provision of these accommodations and services for the college. Please contact the DRC at the Student Center, Suite 244, Redwood Campus, 4600 So. Redwood Rd, Phone: , TTY: , Fax: or by Grading Scheme: Grades will be based on the accumulation of points for assignments and quizzes. Survey Completion 10% Module Tests 30% Peer Reviewed Assignments 25% Instructor selected Assignments 25% Final Test 10% The scale below will provide the cutoff percents for the grades earned. A = 94% A- = 90% B+ = 87% B = 83% B- = 80% C+ = 77% C = 73% C- = 70% D+ = 67% D = 63% D- = 60% E = LESS Late Assignments: Assignments are to be turned in by the due dates listed in each module. Shortly after the due date has past this work will be graded. Your grades will be posted on Canvas in the gradebook. Any work that is late will only be given half credit for the first week it is late and then will not be worth any points. If you complete work after the deadline you must also notify the instructor so the work will be corrected. It should not be assumed that the work will be found and corrected automatically. Attendance: Roll is taken daily in each class. Attendance is not graded but several assignments may be given as in class activities and these assignments will not be available for late submission. Instructions given in class are often not repeated and you should make every effort to attend. If you must miss class, arrange for someone else to take notes and pass along the information you may need.

4 Incomplete policy: In very rare circumstances, a student may be awarded a grade of Incomplete (I). All of the following conditions must be met in order to receive an Incomplete (I) grade: 1. The student cannot continue in class because of circumstances beyond their control (such as serious illness, death in the family, or change of employment). The student must supply proper documentation; 2. The student must be passing the course at the time of the incomplete grade request; and 3. The student must have completed a substantial portion of a course before the incomplete is given. Requests not meeting all three of these criteria will be declined. Emergency Information: Identify all exits from the classroom. DO NOT use the elevator as an emergency exit. Evacuate the building and meet the class at a predetermined area designated by your instructor. For weather related school closures call the weather hotline:

5 Schedule for EDU /13 Class begins Intro to Class, Canvas and MSSL 01/15 The First Step Goals 01/17 SMART Goals 01/20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day no classes 01/22 Learning Outcomes - The benefits of college Module 1 Due 01/24 Motivation 01/27 Values and Peer review of Goals 01/29 College Resources Module 2 and Pre-assessment Due 01/31 High school vs. College 02/03 Educational Plan instruction by FYE Staff 02/05 Ed. Plan Peer Review Emotional Intelligence Module 3 due 02/07 Library/Information Technology Instruction by Library Staff 02/10 Critical Thinking 02/12 Library/Information Technology Peer review Module 4 due 02/14 eportfolio Instruction 02/17 Presidents Day no classes 02/19 Creativity and Problem Solving Module 5 due 02/21 eportfolio Peer review 02/24 Time Management Weekly Schedule assignment 02/26 Time Management - Module 6 due 02/28 Weekly Schedule Peer Review Semester Calendars 03/03 Blooms Taxonomy 03/05 Multiple Intelligence Module 7 due 03/07 Golden Personality review 03/10 03/14 Spring Break no classes 03/17 Reading 03/19 Reading Fast Module 8 Due 03/21 SQ3R and Reading annotations 03/24 Notes Cornell Notes 03/26 Notes on Video for Peer review Module 9 due 03/28 Peer Review of Notes Mapping 03/31 Memory 04/02 Memory and the Brain Module 10 due 04/04 Tests 04/07 Test anxiety 04/09 Studying Math and Science Module 11 due 04/11 Communicating 04/14 Speeches 04/16 Writing Module 12 due 04/18 Money and Budgets 04/21 Budgets Stress 04/23 Diet and Exercise Module 13 due 04/25 Career Preparation 04/28 Career Choices and Planning 04/30 Your Future and Life Plan Module 14 and Signature Assignment Due 05/05 Final Exam Day Reflection activity 11:20 am