LSS 1003 - Life and Study Skills
Course Description
Recognizes the importance of life-skill development for successful learning. Introduces HCT regulations, services and learning support systems. Deals with psycho-social skills for decision making and time/stress management. Develops study and communication skills for critical thinking, problem solving and creativity. Improves inter-personal empathy leading toward satisfying academic and professional lives.
The life and study skills introduced in this course facilitate transition into college life and support academic achievement. They are transferable to the workplace where they enhance productive employment and lay the foundation for lifelong learning and personal success. This course will be offered in English.
Course Learning Outcomes:
:Students will study thematic units designed to enable their discovery of the demands of college-level education and give them confidence in their early navigation of HCT people, services, structures and opportunities. Emphasis will be placed on active learning about themselves and their cohort and about the different expectations they will face in their academic and future career.
Suggested delivery framework:
Wk1 1-6: Beginning the college life journey
Assessment Strategies:
Coursework - Practical Skills Assessment: 20%
Activities assessing the application of effective study skills to current courses (e.g. use of an assessment planner and course checklist, etc.).
(Outcomes: 2,4,6)
Coursework - Project Output: 25%
Research based project outlining the major cause of stress for students and the steps that have been taken to manage stress and enhance well-being.
(Outcomes: 1,3)
Coursework - Portfolio: 25%
What it means to be a productive member of society at work/or in the broader community. The importance of volunteering and the role it has in society.
(Outcomes: 1,2,3,4,5,6)
Final Assessment - Written Examination: 30% (FWA) (CSA)
This exam assesses student’s overall understanding of the concepts and information introduced in the whole course. Usually it is of one hour duration and includes a variety of question types.
(Outcomes: 1,2,3,4,5)
Total Weight: 100%
Recognizes the importance of life-skill development for successful learning. Introduces HCT regulations, services and learning support systems. Deals with psycho-social skills for decision making and time/stress management. Develops study and communication skills for critical thinking, problem solving and creativity. Improves inter-personal empathy leading toward satisfying academic and professional lives.
The life and study skills introduced in this course facilitate transition into college life and support academic achievement. They are transferable to the workplace where they enhance productive employment and lay the foundation for lifelong learning and personal success. This course will be offered in English.
Course Learning Outcomes:
- CLO 1- Develop an awareness of personal identity and personality theories to understand others’ behavior and create a powerful mindset.
- CLO 2- Demonstrate understanding of HCT regulations, organizational structures, services and resources relevant to academic needs and personal success.
- CLO 3- Recognize key transitional stages in our lives and develop skills and techniques in relation to preparedness for college and work life.
- CLO 4- Recognize the importance of time management, team work and effective study skills including basic research literacy and critical thinking.
- CLO 5- Recognize the importance of being a productive member of society both at work and in the broader community.
- CLO 6- Develop an understanding of the use of digital and information literacy skills for success at college and beyond.
:Students will study thematic units designed to enable their discovery of the demands of college-level education and give them confidence in their early navigation of HCT people, services, structures and opportunities. Emphasis will be placed on active learning about themselves and their cohort and about the different expectations they will face in their academic and future career.
Suggested delivery framework:
Wk1 1-6: Beginning the college life journey
- General college life orientation
- College regulations Policies and Standards
- Academic honesty
- Formal study skills
- Plagiarism
- preparing for upcoming tests
- using time efficiently
- learning strategies
- researching and note taking
- listening to instructions
- Using Technology
- Creating a Powerful Mindset
- Attitudes and Beliefs
- Self-Esteem and Self Efficacy
- Essential Strategies to Managing Str
- Careers
- The role of Volunteering
- Volunteering Opportunities
- Volunteering Case Studies
- Conflict Resolution
- Critical Thinking
- Decision making
- Test anxiety management skills
Assessment Strategies:
Coursework - Practical Skills Assessment: 20%
Activities assessing the application of effective study skills to current courses (e.g. use of an assessment planner and course checklist, etc.).
(Outcomes: 2,4,6)
Coursework - Project Output: 25%
Research based project outlining the major cause of stress for students and the steps that have been taken to manage stress and enhance well-being.
(Outcomes: 1,3)
Coursework - Portfolio: 25%
What it means to be a productive member of society at work/or in the broader community. The importance of volunteering and the role it has in society.
(Outcomes: 1,2,3,4,5,6)
Final Assessment - Written Examination: 30% (FWA) (CSA)
This exam assesses student’s overall understanding of the concepts and information introduced in the whole course. Usually it is of one hour duration and includes a variety of question types.
(Outcomes: 1,2,3,4,5)
Total Weight: 100%