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PDEV 0008 - Introduction to College

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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Hours: 9 lecture per .5 unit Description: Introduction to higher education, college terms, student resources, student success practices, steps to choosing a career direction, related interest area, program and/or major, the college catalog, degree/certificate requirements, and an overview of the transfer process to four-year colleges/universities. Students formulate an educational plan to increase success in reaching educational goals. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation) Units 0.5-2 Lecture-Discussion 9-36 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 9-36 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate the ability to access college and/or community resources that can help students achieve their goals. Apply critical thinking and problem-solving strategies to make academic decisions. Formulate academic goals and create an action plan to achieve them. Apply theories of learning, communication and/or psychology that are relevant to college and life success. Identify and apply learning preferences to academic success. Course Content Outline I. The Sierra College Experience A. Overview 1. Acclimating to college 2. College terms, policies and expectations 3. Steps to Student Success B. Resources for students 1. Assessment 2. Counseling 3. Financial Aid 4. Writing Center 5. Math Center 6. Learning Opportunity Center 7. Disabled Student Services 8. Career and Transfer Connections 9. Learning Resource Center 10. Health Center 11. Admissions and Records 12. Tutor Center 13. EOPS/CARE/CalWorks 14. ASSC/Student Life/Clubs 15. Academic Foundations Program 16. TRiO 17. Puente/Umoja 18. Veterans Center/services 19. the hub 20. Former Foster Youth II. Academic Preparedness A. College level study requirements 1. Time management 2. Personal Responsibility 3. Learning Styles B. College Expectations 1. Reading the catalog 2. Role of course syllabus 3. Class participation 4. Accessing faculty 5. Calculation of GPA C. Goal Setting 1. Realistic options 2. Barriers 3. Decision making 4. Selecting an Interest Area 5. Establishing an initial career direction a. Identifying related programs, majors and recommended educational level. III. Academic Planning 1. Degree and certificate requirements 2. General education requirements 3. Major requirements 4. Transfer requirements 5. Course selection 6. Course sequencing a. Pre-requisites/co-requisites/advisories b. Accessing/understanding MAPs 7. Developing a Student Educational Plan a. Navigating degree audit system/portal resources Course Objectives Course Objectives Through oral and written exercises and activities, students will: 1. Differentiate past educational experiences from current college opportunity; 2. Identify and locate specific services on the campus for meeting academic needs; 3. Identify and locate campus programs and/or services needed for completing goals and objectives; 4. Analyze current level of preparedness for academic work; 5. Develop strategies to strengthen course preparation, study skills, and class participation; 6. Identify steps in effective decision-making process and apply to choosing an interest area, career direction, program and/or major 7. Develop short and long term career and educational goals; 8. Analyze barriers and develop solutions for reaching career and educational goals; 9. Identify academic requirements related to educational goal; 10. Develop an individual student educational plan using academic and student success resources. Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Essay Examinations Objective Examinations Reading Assignments 1. Read the handout about time management. Using the form provided, document how you spend your time every day for one week. Using the Carnegie unit principle taught in class, estimate the time needed for study per week and, for the next week, schedule that amount of study time. Write a one-page paper comparing the two weeks in relation to the effectiveness of your time management regarding study. Post your paper on LMS and respond to two other students' papers on the same subject. (Obj. II.A.1) 2. Read the handout on learning styles and take the learning styles assessment provided in class. Complete the assignment on how you will apply what you have learned about your specific learning style in a classroom setting. Post your completed assignment on LMS, read two other responses by your classmates and respond to their assignments per instructions. (Obj. II.A.3) Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Read the "Innovative Abstracts, Vol. X, Number 17", provided in class and write a two-page, double-spaced typed paper comparing and contrasting the elements of successful students with your own personal educational experience. Include how you plan to develop strategies to overcome any barriers you face regarding your education goal. Post your paper on Canvas and read and respond to two other student papers. (Obj. II.C.) 2. Attend the orientation at the Learning Resource Center and provide evidence that you can research topics in the library by listing 2 texts and 2 articles that deal with college level study strategies. (Objs. I.B,II.B) Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.