PCADA 091 Foundations for Ongoing Success (1 to 2 credits)
Prerequisite None
Course Description
This course is designed to enhance pre-college student success. It emphasizes self-management, barrier removal, effective study skills, pathways affirmation, and goal setting.
Course Content
A. Using Technology in the Classroom; Accessing Pierce College e-Campus
B. Preparing for a Content Lecture; Note-Taking; Academic Word List
C. Overcoming Roadblocks in Reading Comprehension; Readings Strategies
D. Reflection; Goal Setting and Pathways
Student Outcomes
1. Access technological resources to utilize them for common academic tasks (uploading multiple file types, familiarity with Canvas, etc).
2. Be able to describe preparation and study techniques suitable for an academic class.
3. Implement effective reading comprehension strategies including: how to evaluate reading comprehension roadblocks and choose an appropriate action plan in order to build metacognitive awareness.
4. Evaluate individual progress through self-reflection.
5. Review and evaluate personal Guided Pathway progress in order to either affirm a pathway or change to a different pathway.
Degree Outcomes
Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will be able to question, search for answers and meaning, and develop ideas that lead to action.
Lecture Contact Hours 10-20
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 10-20
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