Chabot College
April, 1993
Course Outline for Psychology-Counseling 39
THE CONFIDENT STUDENT
Catalog Description:
39 – The Confident Student
1 units
Develop and review study skill techniques for becoming a confident student and to work towards
college success. Emphasis on motivation on learning, time management, personal learning style,
active listening, improving memory, critical thinking, note-taking, test-taking, confidence builders and
managing stress. 1 hour.
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to demonstrate:
1. Awareness of personal style
2. Awareness of personal motivational patterns
3. Improved skill in active listening
4. Improved note-taking
5. Techniques to improve critical thinking skills
6. Knowledge of good study habits
7. Use of effective test-taking strategies
8. Understanding steps involved in problem solving
9. Effective time management skills
10. Ways to strengthen concentration and memory
11. Practical strategies on stress management and test anxiety
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Individual exploration of learning style, motivation, and attitudes;
Introduction of programmed materials in specific skill area;
Active listening;
Note-taking;
System of note-taking
a. Modeling of note-taking;
b. Practice of note-taking;
c. Feedback on students’ use of note-taking systems;
Test-taking strategies—subjective and objective;
Textbook review system—survey, question, read, recite, review;
Understanding instructor style and adjusting to instructional techniques;
Creative analysis and problem solving;
Time Management;
Use of peer study groups;
Memory improvement techniques;
Techniques to improve concentration;
Effective use of visuals, charts, graphs;
Individual feedback;
Relaxation and anxiety control;
Overview of students’ strategies to academic success.
Chabot College
Course Outline for Psychology-Counseling 39, Page 2
October 1999
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Lecture
Small group discussion
Class activities
Writing assignments
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Create a study system, using textbook, notes, and time-line for study outside of class.
Collaborative learning exercise with small groups of students where each student participates in
varying roles to research a particular strategy in learning to learn.
Writing and reading exercises to develop critical thinking skills.
Take tests to demonstrate knowledge of material covered in the course.
Methods of Evaluation:
1. Participation in class activities
2. Class exercises
3. Assignments
a. Written
b. Oral Communication
4. Quizzes
5. Attendance
Textbook(s) (Typical):
1. The Confident Student, Kanar, Carol C., Houghton Mifflin Co., 1998
2. Chabot College Student Handbook. 1999
Special Student Materials:
None
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