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Foundational academic and study skills for achieving academic success in college
Strategies for more effective reading, writing, test preparation, and time management
Proven tips for students taking STEM and other technical courses
Metacognition and academic mindset
课程概况
The skills you learned in the military will go a long way toward helping you succeed in college, but if you’re looking for some extra support – or an academic tune-up – then you’ll find it in this course. We know that the culture of higher education is different from the culture of the military in meaningful ways, and we also know that one of the keys to excelling in college – especially for student veterans – is learning to navigate these differences successfully, right from the very start.
This course aims to help you do just that. First, the course will orient you to the norms and expectations of the college classroom. The quicker you know what is expected of you, the quicker you can start learning. Second, the course will offer you strategies to ease your transition, to help you achieve your academic goals, and to allow you to make the most of your college education.
While this course is open to everyone, the content has been tailored specifically for student veterans currently pursuing higher education, active duty servicemembers who aspire to start school or return to school soon, and higher education professionals who work to support student veterans at their schools. If this sounds like you, and if you’re ready to learn how to make your transition easier and more successful, then we hope you’ll join us.
This online curriculum may be used in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, as a start-to finish, self-directed online experience (MOOC). It can also, in its current format, serve as an “orientation” for other student veteran success programs. We also invite you to utilize this resource as a library/toolkit of academic success strategies, a tool for flipped classroom pedagogy, or a companion text for on-the-ground transition courses.
We welcome the opportunity to assist higher education institutions (both 2-year and 4-year), military installation education services officers and transition assistance programs, veteran focused non-profit organizations, and more. To get underway, contact us at the Columbia University Center for Veteran Transition and Integration.
课程大纲
Metacognition and Mindset
Introduction: Metacognition and Mindset
How Learning Works
Activating Prior Knowledge
The Importance of Effort
Mindset
Metacognition in Practice
Active Reading and Note-Taking
Introduction: Active Reading and Note-Taking
How to Activate Your Reading
Questions to Ask Yourself
Effective Text Marking
What Kind of Note-Taker Are You?
Cornell Note-Taking
Iterative Note Review
How to Study for Technical Courses
Introduction: What is a Technical Course?
How to Think About Technical Courses
The Myth of the “Math & Science Person”
Insightful Studying
The Distributed Study Model
Making the Most of Problem Sets
The Value of the First Exam
Studying in Groups
Hard Reading, Good Writing
Introduction: Hard Reading
Context is King
Kinds of Academic Texts
Three Approaches to Reading
Reading Strategies
Introduction: Good Writing
Guidelines
Iterative Writing
Structure
Thesis/Claim vs Opinion (Related Video)
Effective Time Management
Introduction: Effective Time Management
How to Perform a Time Audit
The Art of Calendaring
Getting Real About Study Time
The Pomodoro Technique
Tools for Organizing Your Time
More Time Management Tips
Making Time for Wellness
Navigating Campus Culture
Introduction: Navigating Campus Culture
The Hidden Curriculum
Academic Integrity
Interacting with Faculty
Good Email Etiquette
Asking for Help
