LBSU 100

Week	Topics	Assignments
Week 1	Icebreakers Course Structure Stress Wellness	Read Chapter 10 Discussions Application Assignment: Practicing Coping Strategies Reflection Assignment
Week 2	Time management Organizing	Read Chapter 2 Discussions Application Assignment: Creating a Master Schedule Reflection Assignment
Week 3	Reading Note-taking	Read Chapter 6 and Chapter 7 Discussions Application Assignment: Practicing Note-taking Strategies Reflection Assignment
Week 4	Test Taking Memory	Read Chapter 9 Discussions Application Assignment: Evaluating Answers to Essay Questions Reflection Assignment
Week 5	Learning styles Emotional and Social Intelligence	Read Chapter 8 Discussions Application Assignment: Practicing and Analyzing Learning Styles Reflection Assignment
Week 6	Goal Setting Motivation	Read Chapter 4 Discussions Application Assignment: Writing Goals Reflection Assignment
Week 7	Critical Thinking Decision Making	Read Chapter 3 Discussions Application Assignment: Decision Making Reflection Assignment
Week 8	Putting all Together Your Strengths Areas to Improve	Discussions Personal Strategy Plan

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Identify time management skills that support individual needs.
2. Experiment with different test-taking techniques.
3. Apply goal setting strategies for academic tasks.
4. Compare and contrast reading strategies to improve comprehension of content.
5. Interpret the relationship between learning styles and study strategies.
6. Identify techniques to relieve stress and support good health.
7. Explain the importance of using critical thinking skills.
8. Devise a personal strategy for success.

Major Study Units

1. Time Management
2. Goal Setting
3. Stress Management
4. Learning Styles
5. Reading Strategies
6. Test Taking
7. Critical Thinking
8. Applying Success Strategies

Required Textbook

Practicing College Learning Strategies

978-1305109599

PRACTICING COLLEGE LEARNING STRATEGIES, Seventh Edition

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