Introduction
This module covers some very common challenges for new college stud
Introduction
This module covers some very common challenges for new college students.
Note-taking: Some students do not know how to take good notes. They try to write down everything that is said and can’t keep up with the speaker, or they don’t write down enough information to help them review later. They have never learned formats for good notes.
Test-Taking: Many students worry about taking tests and doing well, particularly if they have not done well in the past or have been out of school for a long time. They have not learned how to prepare for tests well.
Directions
Your task is to create a concept map that compares and contrasts two of the note-taking and study skills strategies in the textbook and Learning Unit.
You may select any two strategies for this assignment.
Post your link to your concept map on the discussion thread.
Comment on the concept maps of the 2 other classmates.Your comments should provide one example of how to apply one of the strategies to your coursework at FSCJ.
Include other helpful feedback, thoughtful questions, or interesting observations based on the individual’s concept map.Introduction
Taking responsibility requires us to make a choice. We have the choice to decide how we react to the things that happen to us, and we have the choice to take responsibility for our day-to-day decisions as well as our dreams and goals. After reading the “Responsibility and Choice” section in the textbook, please complete the following sentence stems and then answer one of the two short answers.Directions
Write and complete five sentence stems.If I take personal responsibility for my education…
If I take personal responsibility for my career…
If I take personal responsibility for my relationships…
If I take personal responsibility for my health…
If I take personal responsibility for all that happens to me…
Ex: If I take personal responsibility for my education, I will focus on really learning the course material and not just getting good grades.Answer one of the two short answer questions listed below. Your short answer must be at least 4 sentences.
Question 1
What have you learned or relearned from the textbook and this exercise about personal responsibility, and how will you use this knowledge to improve your outcomes and experiences at Florida State College at Jacksonville? You might begin by stating:By reading and writing about personal responsibility, I have learned…Question 2
Share the details of a personal experience in which you did or did not take personal responsibility and explain the effects of this choice on your life.Format
Use Times New Roman—12-point font.
Use double spacing with a 1-inch margin.
Use professional language.