Thompson, Eloise

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University of MontanaScholarWorks at University of MontanaSyllabi Course Syllabi9-2002C&I 160.05: Learning Strategies for HigherEducationEloise ThompsonUniversity of Montana - MissoulaLet us know how access to this document benefits you.Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabiThis Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by the Course Syllabi at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted forinclusion in Syllabi by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contactscholarworks@mso.umt.edu.Recommended CitationThompson, Eloise, "C&I 160.05: Learning Strategies for Higher Education" (2002). Syllabi. 3117.https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi/3117SYLLABUSC&I 160, LEARNING STRATEGIES FOR HIGHER EDUCATIONSections 04, 05, 06AUTUMN SEMESTER, 2002INSTRUCTOR: Eloise Thompson, Ed. D.CLASSES: (Autumn Semester Class Schedule, pg. 30)Lv CRN SUBJ CRSE SEC ***CR TITLE DAYS START STOP BLDG ROOM INSTU 71668 C&I 160 04 T 02 Lmg Strat Higher Ed TR 11:10 12:00 GBB 222 Thompson. EloisCall 243-5032 for eligibility infoU 71778 C&I 160 05 T 02 Lmg Strat Higher Ed TR 1:10 2:00 UH 210 Thompson, Eloisu 71789 C&I 160 06 T 02 Lmg Strat Higher Ed TR 12:10 1:00 LA 140 Thompson. EloisOFFICE/HOURS:PHONE:E-MAIL:WEBSITE:178 Emma Lommasson Center /TR: 3-5P(406) 243-4880 (Call at any time, leave message on voicemail)esiolekt@selwav.umt.eduwww.umt.edu/eopDESCRIPTION OF THE CLASS:This class is designed to help new, transfer, tentative, or non-traditional students achieve academic success at The University of Montana. The following learning strategies will be covered:1. Getting connected to THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA (UM) through the EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM (EOP).2. Learning how C&I 160 can help you succeed in college.3. Developing your own ACADEMIC GOALS.4. Trying to manage your TIME.5. Dealing with STRESS that affects your studies.6. Improving your CONCENTRATION and FOCUS on school work.7. Improving your MEMORY for academic material.8. Learning from CLASSROOM LECTURES.9. Improving your TEXTBOOK reading skills.10. Mastering your subjects, thinking critically and creatively.11. Improving TEST PREPARATION and TEST-TAKING skills.1CLASS FORMAT:C&I 160 meets twice a week for two elective credits. The first class period of each week (Tuesdays) will consist of lectures or presentations by the instructor. Three tests are also scheduled on specific Tuesdays throughout the semester. On the second class period of each week (Thursdays) the classes will be conducted somewhat like lab sessions including academic journal exchanges, reviewing homework assignments, or going on campus field trips.MATERIALSPlease purchase or locate the following materials and bring them to the second class session of the semester. Having the textbooks and materials and keeping up with your assignments from the very start of the semester are important factors in your success in all of your classes.Please locate the following:-Current University of Montana Catalogue (Free from New Student Services office, Emma Lommasson Center)-Current UM Telephone Directory (Free, if  you can find it!)Please purchase the following:-Current UM Class Schedule (purchase at U C Bookstore)-How to Study in College. Seventh Edition. Walter Pauk (purchase at UC Bookstore)-Bear Facts date book (UC Bookstore)-Standard size (8 V2” x 11”, 3 hole, Cornell or Law-ruled notepaper (wide left-hand margin) (purchase at UC Bookstore)-3-ring binder and dividers (Your choice)-index cards for making flash cards (Your choice)-pens, pencils, colored highlighters etc. (Your choices)GRADESYour standard letter grade (A,B,C,D,F) will be based on the following:-Attendance and Participation (10 points)-Portfolio (3 parts) (40 points)-Tests (3) (30 points)-Career Aspirations/Dilemma Project (20 points)90-100 total points =A, 80-89=B, 70-79=C,Lower than 70=D or F, depending on absences or extenuating circumstances.2ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION. (10 pointsi*Consistent attendance and participation in all of your classes and field trips are ESSENTIAL to college success. Your attendance and participation are KEY to your success in this class. Any absences beyond three will have a negative impact on your total grade.PORTFOLIO 140 points!****Your Griz Tracks portfolio represents all of your written work for the semester. Written work will include 1) Chapter notes and one “gem” from each chapter 2) A weekly journal that documents your academic progress throughout the semester, and 3) homework assignments. A Table of Contents and due dates will be provided for you.TESTS (30points)***You will have three scheduled tests (10 points each). Tests will be returned to you one week after you have taken them.FINAL REPORT. “MY CAREER ASPIRATIONS /DILEMMAS” (20points)**Your final report is a four page, typed report on the topic, “My career aspirations or dilemmas”. The report consists of the use of a computerized career exploration program (SIGI), an oral report (given in the last two weeks of the semester) and a written report (due on the last day of the semester). You will be provided with guidelines for the report.321. Tuesday, November 12, 2002:22. Thursday, November 14, 2002:SCHEDULE1. Tuesday, September 3, 2002: UM, EOP 2. Thursday, September 5, 2002: C&I 1603. Tuesday, September 10, 2002: GOALS, TIME, STRESS4. Thursday, September 12, 2002: Journal #1, Ch. 1,2, 3.5. Tuesday, September 17, 2002: CONCENTRATION, MEMORY6. Thursday, September 19, 2002: Journal #2, Ch. 4,5,7. Tuesday, September 24, 2002: TEST PREPARATION8. Thursday, September 26, 2002: Journal #3, Ch. 14,9. Tuesday, October 1, 2002: TEST #1. Chapters 1.2.3.4.5.14 10. Thursday, October 3, 2002: LIBRARY (meet there)11. Tuesday, October 8, 2002: LECTURE NOTE-TAKING12. Thursday, October 10, 2002: Journal #4, Ch. 9, 10,13. Tuesday, October 15, 2002: TEXTBOOK READING14. Thursday, October 17, 2002: Journal #5, Ch. 11, 12,15. Tuesday, October 22, 2002: MIND-MAPPING16. Thursday, October 24, 2002: Journal #6, Ch. 1317. Tuesday, October 29, 2002: TEST #2. Ch. 9.10.11.12.13  18. Thursday, October 31, 2002: COMPUTER LAB (meet there) 19. Tuesday, November 5, 2002: NO CLASSES/ELECTION DAY20. Thursday, November 7, 2002: TEST ANXIETYJournal #7, Review notes, Ch. 14TEST TAKING Journal #8, Ch. 15, 16,423. Tuesday, November 19, 2002: TEST #3. ch. 14.15.1624. Thursday, November 21, 2002: CAREER SERVICES CENTER25. Tuesday, November 26, 2002: MISCELLANEOUS26. Thursday, November 28, 2002: No Class, Thanksgiving Vacation27. Tuesday, December 3, 2002: Oral Reports 28. Thursday, December 5, 2002: Oral Reports 29. Tuesday, December 10, 2002: Oral Reports30. Thursday, December 12, 2002: Written Reports/Evaluations31. Tuesday, December 17, 2002: Go to 178 Emma Lommasson between 9 and 55

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