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June 19, 2013 Cyndy McDonald
Ferah Aziz
Preparing Students for College: Academic Life
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Guest Presenter: Ferah Aziz
• College Coach at launchphase2 • Instructor at IBMC since 1995 • Courses
• Student Success • Career Marketing • Accounting & Business
Text/Source: Ellis, D. (2013) Becoming a Master Student, Boston, MA : Cengage Learning
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Today’s Webinar
§ College is Different
§ Setting Goals
§ Time Management
§ Being Resourceful
§ Study Habits & Skills
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The Difference High School College
Day is filled with classes back-back Day can have gaps/classes days/times vary
Class attendance is mandatory Attendance policies vary
Course grades include homework, performance & test grades
Test grades are primary source of course grades
Outside study time is little-none Generally expected to spend 2-3 hours of study for each 1 hour in class
Teachers give LOTS of guidance/reminders Instructors EXPECT students to manage their own learning
Teachers are accessible in classroom Instructors are available based on posted office hours
Test/Quizzes frequently: covering small amounts of material
Tests are infrequent; covering large amounts of material
Teachers/parents give reminders of assignment due dates
Instructors expect students to follow the sylabus and don’t remind students of due dates
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Building Student Awareness
Keys to Success
§ Understanding
differences
§ Preparing for differences
§ Making a Plan for
Success
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Student Portal Empowers Students § Following a project
management system in college planning
§ Build on experience
§ Use MyCCA for preparation
§ Students can transfer skills
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Self Awareness
§ Learning Styles § Personality Type § Vision & Goals § Values
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Preparation: Create Goals
Identify Different Areas of Life for Goal Setting: § Academic Life § Extra-Curricular Life § Family Life § Social Life § Spiritual Life § Responsibilities § “Me Time”
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Specific Goals
Academic Goals: GPA of 3.5, Study for 3 hrs. daily
Sports Goals: Shave 12 seconds from best time
Family Goal: Spend 1 hr. with sister each week
Me-time: Spend 2 hrs. reading, gaming or
long-boarding every weekend.
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Goals by Time Periods
Short Term Goals i.e This Semester § Join Environmental Club Medium Term Goals i.e. One Year § Run for Leadership Position in Club Long Term Goals i.e. Four Years § Get into College with Environmental Science
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Time Management
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1. Use a Planner 2. Code Areas i.e. academics, family life, spirituality by color or by priority
H – high priority or urgent M- important L- least important or negotiable
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Time Management Tips
§ Track time to discover time wasters
§ Learn to say “no”
§ Avoid perfectionism
§ Complete most difficult tasks first
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Student Success Tips
§ Start Day One! § Set up for success: - study time - location - eliminate distractions § Do not miss class! § Keep focused & engaged
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Student Success Tips: Be Resourceful
§ Complete assignments on or ahead of time § The top students
• Visit professors early on, and regularly • Seek help from tutors
§ Form Study Groups • Ideal number in group is four • Pre-plan, agenda, assign roles
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Memorization Tips
§ Association § Acrostics, or acronyms § Rhymes or jingles § Continuum § Mnemonics § Engage as many senses as possible
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Memorization
RRRRR’s! § Repeat § Recite § Rewrite § Review § Reread ….and repeat again!
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Reading Tips
Reading loads in college significantly greater: § Preview/scan § Question § Outline § Highlight less than 10%
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Efficient Reading
§ Need not read every word (depends)
§ Charts, Diagrams, Fonts, Headings
§ Practice Speed Reading Techniques
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Effective Reading § When reading material is tough: - Take a break, read out loud
- Pretend you understand, and try to explain it
- Refer to other sources, including professor, class-
mates, or study groups
- RRRR’s (Re-Read, Review, Repeat, Re-Write)
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Note Taking Tips
§ Cornell Method
§ Mind Mapping, Outlining
§ Suspend judgment
§ Listen for transitions, repetition
§ Written Material (on board or power points)
§ Watch instructor’s eyes
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Cornell Method
- Use 2 columns
- Take notes on left
- Write headings/
questions on right
- Use bottom for
reflection
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Note Taking Tips
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• Color Code
• Notes in Margins, Cross Referencing
• Rewrite, re-type, re-read, recite notes (RRRR’s)
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Test Preparation
§ Start Day One (office hours, tutors as needed) § Daily, weekly, major reviews § Make Practice Tests § Open Book Tests (not easier, - prepare material) § Study Groups (different learning styles) § RRRR’s including old quizzes, tests § Don’t Cram! If you must, then prioritize & RRRR
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Test Taking Tips
§ Scan test. Plan and prioritize allotted time § Read questions/directions carefully § Start with Easy Questions § Notice the Devil in the Details! § True/False: Absolute Qualifiers (never, always) Written in negative?
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Answering Essay Questions
§ Answer what is asked (understand prompt) § Make outline § Repeat stem (question being asked) in answer § Get to the point in the beginning (answer or
thesis) § Write legibly (ask about scrap paper in
beginning) § KISS rule (be succinct)!
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Ways to Test Reduce Anxiety
§ Take care of Self (Sleep, Exercise, Diet) § Keep perspective: Test grade is how you did on
the test, not a predictor of success/intelligence § Acknowledge Feelings § Practice Detachment § Practice Positive Self-Talk § Professional Help May Be Needed
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Critical Thinking
§ Open Thinking § See Many Points of View § Watch for “Hot Spots” § Discern Fact vs. Opinion § Consider the Source (credible, agenda, bias) § Be Willing to Change View
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Student Success Summary
§ Know Self: Stick to Goals and Priorities § Time Management is Key § Start Day One! § RRRRR’s § Celebrate Mistakes § Struggle is Good (how we learn) § Do the Best You Can
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Start Students Now!
§ Use Student Portal
§ Set goals at beginning
§ Follow up with goals
§ Use Find My Spark
§ Communicate!
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3 Next steps!
§ Sign-up for a free preview of GuidedPath™ • www.mycca.net/preview • We will send you information later this summer with
information on how get started
§ Join a live demo to learn more about features and get your questions answered • June 18th @ 10a.m. PDT
https://mycca.net/seminars-events
§ Send your questions to [email protected]
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Questions?
Contact Ferah Aziz at - 720-340-8111 - [email protected] You may also outsource student success coaching for your students. Ferah is available via Skype for student success coaching.
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