MCCCD Program Description

Study Skills Development

Course: CPD150AB

First Term: 2021 Fall

Lecture 1.0 Credit(s) 1.0 Period(s) 1.0 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: Emphasis on increasing student success through the use of study strategies including materials organization, note-taking, reading, test-taking, memory, and critical and creative thinking.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify and utilize strategies to organize study materials. (I) 2. Identify and utilize note-taking strategies. (II) 3. Identify and utilize textbook, academic, and classroom strategies. (III) 4. Identify and utilize test-taking strategies. (IV) 5. Identify and utilize strategies to improve memory. (V) 6. Identify and utilize strategies for critical and creative thinking. (VI) 7. Model a preferred stress reduction imagery process applicable to learning processes. (VII) 8. Identify preferred learning style components and describe how they apply to learning strategies. (VIII) 9. Write intention and discovery statements. (IX) 10. List tips for good listening. (X) 11. List ways to block communication with patterns for change. (XI) 12. State ways to deal constructively with criticism. (XII) 13. Describe the Make It Meaningful concept. (XIII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Materials organization A. Course syllabi and outline B. Assignments II. Note-taking A. Outlining B. Mind mapping C. Cornell D. Other note-taking techniques III. Reading A. SQ3R B. Other textbook reading techniques IV. Test-taking A. Study environment B. Test preparation C. Test formats D. Test anxiety V. Memory A. Short and long term B. Repetition C. Association D. Mnemonics VI. Critical and creative thinking A. Evaluating B. Synthesizing C. Analyzing D. Brainstorming VII. Stress reduction imagery processes A. Imagery rehearsal B. Handling stress VIII. Learning style components A. Cognitive Style Map (CSM) B. CSM interpretation C. Learning strategies IX. Intention and discovery statements A. Self-discovery B. Change implementation X. Good listening tips XI. Communication patterns A. Communication style B. Social style C. Persuading D. Exploring E. Understanding XII. Dealing with criticism A. Identification B. Strategies XIII. "Make it meaningful" concept A. Development B. Assessment

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 5/27/1997

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