GST-116 College Study Strategies

An examination of learning theories and strategies necessary for college success. Topics include note taking, memory development, textbook reading, test taking, current research techniques, goal setting, and time and stress management. Students will also complete a community project. The course objective is for students to become independent learners who will succeed in college.

Credits

3

Department

• Humanities

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GST 116: College Study Strategies

Department

Humanities

Course Description

An examination of learning theories and strategies necessary for college success. Topics include note taking, memory development, textbook reading, test taking, current research techniques, goal setting, and time and stress management. Students will also complete a community project. The course objective is for students to become independent learners who will succeed in college.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

Lecture	3
Lab	0
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Students will demonstrate an understanding of learning theories
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to recognize the link between personal management (learning style awareness, making healthy choices, goal setting, time management) and college success
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to understand and apply skills in areas such as note-taking, test-taking, and textbook reading
4. Students will demonstrate the ability to conduct credible online searches, evaluate research materials, and write and revise documented research papers
5. Students will apply the basics of oral communication through class presentations
6. Students will demonstrate an awareness of community through a service project

Topic Outline

1. 1. Personal growth
2.     a. Goal setting
3.     b. Motivation
4.     c. Time management
5.     d. Understanding self as learner
6.     e. Stress management
7. 2. Academic strategies
8.     a. Textbook reading
9.     b. Memory development
10.     c. Note taking
11.     d. Test taking
12.     e. Summarizing
13.     f. Research
14.     g. Documentation styles
15.     h. Writing a research paper
16.     i. Oral presentation
17. 3. College awareness
18.     a. Available services
19.     b. Policies
20.     c. Academic calendar
21.     d. Instructors' teaching styles
22.     e. Classroom etiquette
23. 4. Community project
24.     a. Researching a community need
25.     b. Interacting with the college community or the community outside the college
26.     c. Reporting and sharing results