Students will be encouraged to select, adapt, and utilize appropriate methods to aid textbook comprehension and retention. The Listening and Notetaking module teaches students to identify important concepts in lectures, arrange these concepts into efficient notes, and use effective study techniques in learning information from these notes. The Vocabulary Expansion module deals with words seldom heard in conversations but often utilized in college textbooks and lectures. It is an excellent review for those planning to take the GRE. 075. I module is designed to improve speed and comprehension.
Emphasis is on the identification of main ideas, supporting details, and organizational patterns.
The Spelling Improvement module is designed to assist students in spelling difficult words. A self-correctional method, spelling rules and an individualized approach will help students improve their spelling abilities. Students are led through the entire process from the initial step of selecting a topic and narrowing down the topic to the final step of preparing the final draft. This module is specifically designed for students with little or no experience in writing a research paper. The Critical Thinking module enables students to recognize qualities of critical thinking, use organized approaches to solve problems, and use information to form concepts and draw conclusions.