DS 106 Success Group Course Description:    Designed specifically for students who are dissatisfied with their academic performance and who wish to improve their achievement in college courses. Stresses elimination of self-defeating attitudes and behaviors, setting and achieving short-term academic goals, identification of motives that lead to failure, learning to accept responsibility for one's behavior, and building a more positive attitude about one's potential for college success. Does not deal primarily with study habits or techniques, but with motives and attitudes related to academic success. Two hours laboratory each week. Sample Syllabus Text Books     To understand that consistent failure is often a deliberate behavior pattern To analyze the rationalizations utilized to support the failure pattern   To learn the nine criteria for realistic goal setting. To set and achieve weekly academic goals To develop an attitude of personal responsibility for one's behavior and life Personal structure 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)   Diversity  Teaching in a Multicultural Classroom Tips for Creating Inclusive Classrooms Teaching for Inclusion Additional Websites   To learn efficient use of available time Time Management Time Management Module Time Management Summary Sheet Time Management Challenge (Pp) Time Management Tutorial   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)   Using Technology Using the Multimedia Workstation Basic MC Websites Website Scavenger Hunt Assignment Organizing and Finding Bookmarks Getting the Most Out of Internet Explorer Physical & Mental Health Additional Websites Stress Management Additional Websites Communication & Relationships Interpersonal Listening Skills

 

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