SYLLABUS        Fall 2006
LS 101:        Study Skills Lab, Section 001
            Tuesday/Thursday 9:30-10:45
            Reneau Hall, 101
INSTRUCTOR    Carol H. Frazier, Director
            Academic Support Services
            Phone: 329-7138
            E-mail: cfrazier@muw.edu
            Campus address: 1100 College Street, MUW-1633
                    Columbus, MS 39701
            Office hours:    by appointment, 8:00-5:00, Mon-Fri

TEXT:    Conscious Choices: A Model for Self-Directed Learning by Elaine Gray
       
       
GOALS
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1.    Identify traits of a self-directed learner
1.    Improve active learning strategies
2.    Improve problem solving skills
3.    Identify and utilize study and instructional aids offered by Academic Support Services
4.    Identify and utilize other support services available at MUW

COURSE CONTENT
Three semester hours developmental credit.  Hours for intermediate classes do not count toward hours required for graduation. This course is required for students who have completed the Summer Development Program, for those who are enrolled in two or more intermediate classes,  as well as others who desire to improve their skills level.  It is designed to strengthen basic academic and study skills by providing access to MUW support services.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1.   Attend Class regularly
2.   Participate in study/lab sessions
        Computer tutorial
        Peer tutoring
        Group study sessions
3.    Complete readings and journal assignments
4.         Complete 6 chapter assessments
 
METHODS OF EVALUATION:
Pass/Fail grades will be based on the completion of course requirements.  To earn a passing grade students must
▸    attend 12/15 class meetings - Thursdays
▸    satisfactorily complete 6 chapter assessments,
▸    satisfactorily complete 6 online journal assignments
▸   Participate in 10/14 study/lab sessions - Tuesdays

Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Date	Topic/In-Class Activity	Assignment for next class
8/17	pre assessment	read ch 1
8/22	discuss assessment results	read and prepare for case study 1.2, p. 22 Complete demonstration of  competency, p.23 - learning goal
8/24	ch 1 - Self-Directed learning Discuss case study 1.2	Read ch 2
8/29	discuss ch 2 - critical thinking	complete pages 32-33 write for journal, ch 2, p. 27
8/31	discuss ch 2	Read and prepare for case study 2.2, p. 44
9/5	submit journal	complete Demonstration of Competency, p. 47define terms, bring to next class meeting
9/7	discuss case study 2.2 discuss demonstration of competency	Write for journal - What are the two greatest influencers in your life?  Give examples of the results of these influences in your decisions relating to your college experience.
9/12	submitt and discuss  journal discuss ch 3	read and prepare to discuss ch 3
9/14	Discuss ch 3	write for journal, reflections question, p. 67 Complete "Try This" activity, p. 50 for a class your are currently taking, bring to next class meeting
9/19	submit and discuss journal Discuss "Try This " Activity, p 50	Read and prepare to discuss case study 3.2 p. 69
9/21	discuss case study 3.2	complete demonstration of competency, p. 71, bring to next class meeting
9/26	submit and discuss journal	read and prepare to discuss ch 4
9/28	discuss ch 4 - Energy	Write for journal, p. 84 - accounting for health
10/3	Submit and discuss journal	read and prepare to discuss case study 4.2, p. 90
10/5	discuss case study 4.2	read "student prespective", p.  87-88
10/12	Submit and discuss journal discuss student perspective	complete demonstration of competency, p. 91 bring to next class meeting
10/17	review demonstration of competency	read and prepare to discuss ch 5
10/19	discuss ch 5 - Emotional Intelligence	complete pp 107-108, bring to next class meeting
10/24	Submit and discuss journal review pp 107-108	read and prepare to discuss case study 5.2
10/26	discuss case study 5.2	write for journal p. 105 demonstration of competency, p 112, bring to next class meeting
10/31	Submit and discuss journal discuss demonstration of competency	read and prepare to discuss ch 6
11/2	discuss ch 6 -Integrity
11/7	Submit and discuss journal discuss final paper	read and prepare to discuss case study 7.2
11/9	discuss case study 7.2	work on final paper
11/14	Submit and discuss journal	read and prepare to discuss ch 7
11/16	discuss ch 7 - Integration	complete demonstration of competency, pp. 142-143, bring to next class meeting
11/21	Submit and discuss journal discuss demonstration of competency	work on final paper
11/28	exam review	complete final paper
11/30	submit final paper

   
   
TEST DATES:  Deomonstration of Competency
8/30   - ch 1
9/20   - ch 2
10/11 - ch 3
10/18 - ch 4
11/8   - ch 5
11/22 - ch 6


ATTENDANCE POLICY: This class is designed to have a high degree of class discussion and in-class activities.   Seventy-five percent attendance is required for a passing grade for the class.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: Any student who plagiarizes the words or ideas of another person will receive a zero for the plagiarized assignment and will be referred to the university Academic Standards Committee for appropriate action.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:  It is the responsibility of students who have professionally diagnosed disabilities to notify the Director of Academic Support Services so that reasonable modifications can be made to meet any special learning needs. 
                                   
CELL PHONES: Cell phones, pagers or other electronic devices must be turned off before entering the class.