STSK 1101 - FYE - College Study Skills
2 Credits
Provides an overview of efficient study habits. Emphasizes test taking, studying texts, time scheduling, concentration, memory, listening, note-taking, analyzing teaching/learning styles, using web-based campus resources, and basic strategies for learning any new content. Intended for any student who wants to improve academic study skills.
Major Content Areas
Test-takingTextbook study Time management Concentration and memory Listening and note-taking Using web-based campus resources Analyzing teaching/learning styles
Learning Outcomes
Articulate the best study strategy to use in a given situation. Demonstrate an understanding of a body of information about learning, its psychological underpinnings, and its applications. Create a specific study application for a class that the student is taking currently or will take in the future. Apply knowledge of learning style theories to appropriate learning and study applications. Demonstrate an ability to use web-based campus resources. Develop an academic plan in consultation with academic advisor or counselor. Evaluate current time allocation practices and develop a time management plan that will foster both the timely completion of goals and the students’ achievement of success.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
02 - Critical Thinking
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