Learning Strategies
Instructor |
Mrs. Lajoie |
E-mail |
nlajoie@saintbonaventure.com |
Room |
406 |
Period |
2 |
Course Description
The Learning Strategies course is designed as a supplemental course for those students who, upon entrance to St. Bonaventure High School, lack the study skills and practical application of those skills to high school level assignments. Research has shown that students who are only marginally successful use trial and error methods of learning and strategies that lack a proper study skills foundation. Emphasis throughout the semester is on learning strategies that teach note-taking, memory, test taking, logic, concentration, reading comprehension and listening. Students will learn academic self motivation. Turning in homework assignments for all their classes will be emphasized.
Instructional Goals
In accordance with St. Bonaventure High School’s Expected Schoolwide Learning Results, this course is designed to instruct and encourage each student as:
- A Life-Long Learner who enjoys learning and has the academic skills to pursue learning at advanced academic levels. As a life-long learner, the student will be able to use logic and critical thinking to solve life situations.
- A Socially Responsible Person who recognizes the importance of completing tasks and has the ability to work cooperatively in small groups.
- A Maturing Individual who expresses academic self-confidence and displays self control in the classroom.
- An Active Christian who uses the mental gifting God has given them for the benefit of society.
Texts
The Academic Gameplan. (Provided by SBHS). www.academicgameplan.com.
Grading
Grading will follow the policy of St. Bonaventure High School
A = 90% - 100%
B = 80% - 89%
C = 70% - 79%
D = 60% - 69%
F = 0% - 59%
Evaluations
Assessment of student’s process and performance will take place on a regular basis, but using a variety of means. All assignments will be assigned a particular point value, and at the end of the grading periods the students’ points will be totaled and a letter grade assigned according to a standard scale.
Requirements
Students are required to bring their books, notebook (for this class only), pens, pencils, paper, and student agenda book to class every day. Failure to do this may be reflected in a lower class participation grade. Occasionally, other materials will be needed (i.e. colored pencils, project materials, etc.), and the students will be notified in advance what they will need and when they will be required to bring them.
Course Objectives / Outline
Understanding your learning Style and Multiple Intelligences
Barsch Learning Style Test, Gardner Multiple Intelligences Test
Managing Study Time and Routines
Reading and Interpreting Visual Aides
Reading and Taking Notes From Textbooks
Taking Notes in Class
Using Reference Sources
Remembering Information
Preparing for and Taking Tests
Pronouncing Long Words
Finding Main Ideas
Building Vocabulary through Work Meaning Clues
Essay Writing
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