Getting into college
Learning goals:
– Understand the benefits of a college education.
– Describe how to create your academic and personal story.
– Identify institutions and their characteristics so that you can determine the right “fit.”
– List the steps for applying to college.
Resources: https://openstax.org/books/preparing-for-college-success/pages/1-introduction
Learning activities:
ACTIVITY
Becoming a Learner
Student behaviors
Ex. Studying the night or day before a test.
Ex. I can study a little at a time each day for a week.
Strategies I can do now to become a learner
Cutting corners on assignments to get them done. I …
Being more concerned about the grade I earned. I …
Ignoring feedback on tests and papers. I …
Moving from assignment to assignment without thinking about how I am learning. I …
Analysis Questions
– Why is college a good opportunity to become a learner?
– How can a college education help me develop as a person?
– In what ways do you anticipate you will change and grow during college? What experience or growth opportunity are you looking forward to the most?