In this course, students will learn a series of strategies for processing information from textbooks and lectures and strategies for studying for and taking tests. As the strategies are introduced, students apply them to the content of courses in which they are currently enrolled. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have developed a system for learning which can be adapted for use in any learning situation. Concurrent enrollment in another college course to which the strategies can be applied In this course, students learn a series of techniques to help them improve their retention and recall of information needed for success in college courses. These techniques provide a systematic approach to learning and remembering.
Students immediately use the techniques to learn infroamtion from their other college courses.
Concurrent enrollment in a college lecture course. Students will have the opportunity to learn active listening skills and an effective notetaking strategy in order to improve their understanding and recall of information in lecture courses and other lecture settings. The techniques learned in this class are practiced in the other courses students are taking. Concurrent enrollment in at least one other college course in which texbooks are used. This course is designed for the student who wants to develop techniques to comprehend and retain information contained in textbooks, journals, newspapers, class handouts, and other written sources.