PCADA 090 Foundations for 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, technology literacy, and goal setting.
Course Content
A. Classroom Best Practices: Establishing an Academic Routine; Time management techniques; Goal setting; Note-Taking methods; On-Campus resources
B. Using Technology in the Classroom; Accessing Pierce College e-Campus; Microsoft Word
Student Outcomes
1. Analyze effectiveness of self-management skills, including time management techniques and setting goals to monitor progress
2. Discuss and apply effective study skills to improve study habits.
3. Access technological resources available through Pierce College to allow online engagement inside and outside the classroom.
Degree Outcomes
Critical, Creative and Reflective Thinking Graduates will evaluate, analyze and synthesize information and ideas in order to construct informed, meaningful and justifiable conclusions.
Lecture Contact Hours 10-20
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 10-20
Potential Methods
A. Personal Inventories B. Instructor Observation C. In-class Assignments/Homework D. Group Presentations E. Self-Assessments F. Discussion
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