A review of the academic environment, the William Penn College Leadership Core, and the College for Working Adults. Various success strategies and tools are used to assist adult learners in reaching academic, personal and professional goals. Students learn about group dynamics and the purpose of groups, and form study teams.
Students identify and apply the fundamentals of effective discussion and debate.
Emphasis is on the study of group interaction as it relates to formal and informal oral communication. Students use debate, discussion, and group communication to develop skills in argument and logical reasoning. Students review and apply the theory of basic communication skills in interpersonal, small group, and public speaking contexts. Students use communication skills by practicing public speaking, group facilitation, and active listening. Students recognize and improve their writing processes by using several strategies for planning, drafting, peer-editing, and revising writing.