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PSY 100
Effective Learning Strategies


Credits: 1- 5
Clock Hours per Quarter: 50

AA Discipline: [Social Sciences]

Lecture Hours:5


Description
Provides an overview of learning and motivation theories and methods that promote student efficiency in the classroom. Topics and techniques include: memory and learning, note taking, exam preparation and test anxiety, time management, goals clarification, learning style, concentration, and textbook reading. Upon completion, students will possess a clear understanding of the strategies required to meet their academic goals. Recommended: Enrollment in at least one course, preferably a lecture course, at the 100 level or above.

Intended Learning Outcomes
  • Clarify individual educational goals and formulate a personal skill development plan.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of selected learning strategies by applying them in this class and another class.
  • Study the following five topics and demonstrate an ability to apply related strategies:

  • Course Topics
  • Time management
  • Note taking
  • Textbook reading
  • Memory processing
  • Test preparation

  • Syllabi Listing See ALL Quarters
    Course
    Year Quarter
    Item
    Instructor  
    PSY 100
    Spring 2009
    6829
    Sonja Sanders
    PSY 100
    Winter 2009
    6003
    Sonja Sanders
    PSY 100
    Fall 2008
    6829
    Sonja Sanders
    PSY 100
    Fall 2008
    1162
    Lisa Chamberlin
    PSY 100
    Winter 2008
    2001
    Jan Kruper


    Two Year Projected Schedule

    Year One* Year Two**
    Fall
    Winter
    Spring
    Summer
    Mini 
    Fall
    Winter
    Spring
    Summer
    Mini
    X
    X
    X
     
     
    X
    X
    X
     
     

    *If fall quarter starts on an odd year (2003, 2005, etc.), it's Year One.
    **
    If fall quarter starts on an even year (2002, 2004, etc.), it's Year Two.

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