DS 102  Study Habits Development Course Description:    Stresses development of positive attitudes and improvement of basic learning habits. Includes value assessment and educational goal setting. Stresses strategies in understanding and responding to textbooks, lectures, and other methods and materials encountered in the academic environment. Emphasis on organization of materials, utilization of time, and preparing for and taking examinations. One hour lecture/discussion each week.   Sample Syllabus Text Books Assess study habits and attitudes Understand learning systems     Understand textbooks, lectures, etc     Learning strategies in Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, Technical Fields Outlining and Organizational Strategies Test Taking positive attitude and confidence Strategies for taking various types of tests   Improving GPA   Diversity  Teaching in a Multicultural Classroom Tips for Creating Inclusive Classrooms Teaching for Inclusion Additional Websites   Identify Educational Goals The Education Plan Some DS 107 instructors require that students visit a counselor or adviser to complete the Education Plan.  If you intend to do this, be sure to check with a Counseling Department Chair to discuss the mechanics of these visits.  Keep in mind that students may wait until the last moment to finish this assignment, so create a deadline that is in advance of "peak registration" - suggest Nov. 15 for Fall, and April 15 for Spring. Educational Planning Module Academic Advising Basics Online Educational Planning Workshop Academic Planning Process (15, 30, 45, 60 credits) Ed Plan Assignment Study Skills  (many websites) MC Online Student Success Center Learning Styles Learning Styles Assignment Learning Styles Tip Sheet Online Academic Support Websites (study skills, goal setting, math skills, writing centers, and more)

 

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