ALTW 403: ACADEMIC SKILLS (DROP-IN)
Foothill College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Effective Term: | Summer 2023 |
| Units: | 0 |
| Hours: | 24 lecture per quarter (24 total per quarter) |
| Degree & Credit Status: | Non-Degree-Applicable Non-Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | None |
| Grade Type: | Non-Credit Course (Receives no Grade) |
| Repeatability: | Unlimited Repeatability |
| Formerly: | ALLD 402 |
Student Learning Outcomes
- Utilize alternative media to compliment their learning style
- Demonstrate knowledge of self-advocacy by learning how to discuss accommodations with their professors.
- Acquire study skills such as; note taking, test taking, etc.
- Utilize time management skills by creating a useful calendar and manageable quarter plan.
Description
An open-entry, open-exit course for students with disabilities who seek academic support in general. Instruction and review of: time management, self-advocacy, short and long term planning, note-taking and study skills, organization, test preparation, reduction of test anxiety, utilization of assistive technology.
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
- Demonstrate executive functioning skills and knowledge of self-advocacy by learning how to discuss accommodations with their professors
- Utilize time management skills by creating a useful calendar and manageable quarter plan
- Acquire study skills, such as note taking and test taking
- Utilize alternative media to complement their learning style
Course Content
- Develop executive functioning skills:
- Time management
- Organization
- Course load management
- Calendar skills
- Punctuality
- Motivation
- Task initiation
- School/life/work balance
- Planning and prioritizing
- Self-monitoring
- Discuss Foothill College resources and services:
- Assessment/Testing Center
- Tutoring Centers
- Counseling and Matriculation
- Psychological Services
- Internship Office
- EOPS
- Financial Aid
- Foothill Global Access
- Health Services
- Campus Safety
- Honors Program
- Learning Communities
- Student groups
- Campus Ambassadors Program
- Priority registration
- Discuss resources and services within the DRC:
- Assistive technology
- Computer Access Center
- Learning assessments
- Counseling
- Develop a plan to be a successful student by learning about and understanding:
- Library Resource Center services
- The college calendar and important dates
- Course catalog and schedule
- The syllabus
- Final exam schedule
- Academic strengths and weaknesses
- Clarify and articulate values, career, life, and educational goals:
- Understand and use goal setting processes
- Complete and discuss goal setting exercises
- Understand the role of self-awareness in goal setting
- Describe the interrelatedness of academic, personal, and career goals
- Identify short-term objectives that lead to long-term goals
- Identify books and other goal setting materials and aids
- Discuss the cognitive process from dreams to visions to goals
- Recognize the importance of value clarification in goal setting
Lab Content
Not applicable.
Special Facilities and/or Equipment
Accessible classroom or internet access with Zoom-capable computer, monitor and speakers.
Method(s) of Evaluation
Methods of Evaluation may include but are not limited to the following:
Class participation
Method(s) of Instruction
Methods of Instruction may include but are not limited to the following:
Individualized instruction
Work in groups
Representative Text(s) and Other Materials
No course materials.
Types and/or Examples of Required Reading, Writing, and Outside of Class Assignments
Not applicable.
Discipline(s)
Developmental Disabilities: Disabled Students Programs and Services OR Specialized Instruction (Disabled Student Programs and Services): Vocational Noncredit OR Specialized Instruction (Disabled Student Programs and Services): Noncredit