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Miami-Dade College Social Sciences Department SLS 1125- Student Support Seminar Ref #622364/ Ref #622356 Summer B - 2010-4 Name: Alicia B Adkins Office: Room 6202 Telephone (305)237-2215 E-Mail: aadkins@mdc.edu Office Hours: by appointment Catalog Course Description: This three credit course is designed to assist students in the development and achievement of their academic, vocational andpersonal goals. The course covers psychology and success, self-awareness, goals and obstacles, selfesteem, positive thinking, self-discipline, self-motivation, managing your resources and communication and relationships. Academic involvement is an integral part of this course and success is determined by attendance, participation, written assignments, tests and projects. Pre-Requisites: None CourseCompetencies:

Competency 1: The Student will develop the knowledge and skills necessary for success in college by: 1. appraising his/her learning styles, personality traits and analyzing their impact on academic performance and success. 2. understanding the role of emotional intelligence and multiple intelligences in academic performance and success. 3. identifying and applying practices thatpromote successful learning, including effective skills for studying, reading, notetaking, test-taking, managing time, setting priorities, thinking critically and creatively, communicating, listening, and using internet and library resources. 4. applying methods for improving memory and retention, including dealing with mental blocks and forgetting, practicing mnemonics and other memory enhancingtechniques, and increasing memory storage. 5. identifying effective methods for finding, identifying, integrating and synthesizing information. 6. applying techniques for effective test preparation for objective, short answer, and essay formats. 7. acquiring strategies for reducing test

anxiety. 8. developing an educational plan to meet graduation requirements and the requirements needed fortransfer to upper level institutions. 9. identifying resources available at the College for successful academic progress and lifelong learning. 10. describing and applying the registration procedures including degree audit, adding and dropping courses, official withdrawal policies, transcripts, and the Standards of Academic Progress. Competency 2: The Student will understand the relationship betweenattitudes, self-concept, values, motivation, and success by: 1. describing the role of taking personal responsibility in making changes necessary for success and achieving one’s goals. 2. developing an awareness of personal values and belief systems, and the impact of values on decision making and overall success. 3. identifying the shaping influences on the self-concept. 4. understanding andapplying critical thinking in decision-making.

5. implementing reframing and appropriate behavior changes. 6. recognizing self-defeating thoughts and exploring ways to modify negative cognitions. 7. identifying and using effective problem solving and conflict resolution skills. 8. identifying and using effective methods for managing emotions and anger. 9. exploring and applying knowledge aboutpositive attitudes, taking initiative, motivation, industry, integrity, and ethical principles. Competency 3: The Student will identify and develop effective interpersonal and multicultural skills by: 1. identifying and applying effective interpersonal skills. 2. identifying positive strategies for developing and maintaining healthy and satisfying relationships. 3. developing strategies for workingeffectively with professors in and out of class. 4. identifying and applying effective leadership and time management skills. 5. developing cross-cultural awareness and skills for enhancing multicultural relations.

6. developing awareness of and respect for the rights and dignity of every person. 7. analyzing contemporary issues within the context of global perspectives. 8. identifying ways of...