Lesson 3- Understanding the College Experience.pptx

College Success Sunday, Week 2 Warm up5 minutes: TAKE THE QUIZ! Last class we….. 1. Discussed changes inAcademic, Cultural, Emotional, Financial, Intellectual, Social 2. What were some of the solutions your group came up with? Begin with ‘I will…’ Combating Negative Bias Some level of worry a...

College Success Sunday, Week 2 Warm up5 minutes: TAKE THE QUIZ! Last class we….. 1. Discussed changes inAcademic, Cultural, Emotional, Financial, Intellectual, Social 2. What were some of the solutions your group came up with? Begin with ‘I will…’ Combating Negative Bias Some level of worry and concern is natural, but an overwhelming amount of negative thoughts about yourself, including doubt in your abilities and place in school, can impede your learning and stifle your success. You can develop strategies to recognize and overcome these feelings. Part of being a Successful Student Combating Negative Bias ● Be aware of any negative bias. ● Focus on the positive before you begin. ● Purposefully focus on successes. ● Keep a gratitude and accomplishment journal. Fixed vs. Growth Mindset The researchbased model of these two mindsets by Carol Dweck. Questions to consider: ● What is a growth mindset, and how does it affect my learning? ● What are performance goals versus learning goals? GRIT by Angela Duckworth Resilience and Grit Grit can be defined as personal perseverance toward a task or goal. In a 2007 study Angela Duckworth and colleagues found that individuals with high grit were able to maintain motivation in learning tasks despite failures. The first step in applying grit is to adopt an attitude that looks directly to the end goal as the only acceptable outcome. Keeping Grit in mind: Growth Your propensity to seek and consider new ideas, additional alternatives, different approaches, and fresh perspectives Resilien ce Your capacity to respond to constructively and ideally make use of all kinds of adversity Instinct Your gut-level capacity to pursue the right goals in the best and smartest ways Tenacity The degree to which you persist, commit to, stick with, and go after whatever you choose to achieve Do YOU have GRIT? What was your score? How do you get Grit? 1. Pursue what interests you. Personal interest is a great motivator! 2. Practice until you can do it, and then keep practicing. 3. Find a purpose in what you do. 4. Have hope in what you are doing. 5. Surround yourself with gritty people Can you find a GRIT buddy in the class? Required Reading: Core Liberal Arts Education Ok moving onto….. What is an ‘American Style’ Education? Now what do you think? History of a Liberal Arts Education | Liberal Arts Coll ege Review A liberal arts education also takes root in the Socratic Method, named after the famous Greek philosopher Socrates. Socrates used a unique method of teaching in a question and dialogue format that challenged students to support their arguments and to stimulate critical thinking. This style of teaching is very different from large public universities which primarily engage in passive learning through lecture. Liberal arts education often emphasize critical thinking, creativity, and interdisciplinary learning. How does this approach foster skills that are essential for success in a rapidly changing world and job What Are the Rewards and Value of a College Degree? The National Association of Colleges and Employers has identified eight career-readiness competencies that college students should develop: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Critical thinking Problem solving Oral/written communication Teamwork/collaboration Digital technology Leadership Professionalism/work ethic Career management Global/intercultural fluency. SIT WITH STUDENTS FROM YOUR MAJOR! Discuss: 1. Who is the Dean of your College? 2. How many credits to graduate? 3. What’s a GPA? Who is your college’s Dean? College of Arts and Sciences: Doris Jaalouk College of Law: Dawn Dekle Associate Dean of Law: Khansaa Jasim College of International Studies: Charl Swart College of Business: Kate Oneill College of Pharmacy: Achraf Al Faraj College of Dentistry: Nada Naaman College of Healthcare Technologies: Abdullah Al Ozairi Dean of Libraries: Imad Bachir 4.2 Planning Your Degree Path What do you plan to do with your degree? • What types of college degrees or certifications can I pursue? • Do some majors have special requirements beyond regular coursework? • Associate Degree • Bachelors Degree • Graduate Degree • Other Credentials Majors and Minors One of the most common questions an undergraduate college student will be asked is “What’s your major?” • General Education • Major Courses • Electives • • • • Fieldwork and Internships Clinicals Student Teaching Service Learning Making a Plan Questions to consider: • What resources are available to help me understand my degree program requirements? • Who can assist me in making a plan? • What tools are available to help me develop and track the progress of my plan? • Is there anything else I can do now to plan for after I graduate? DO NOW 1.In small groups, discuss what you know about your major. 2.What do you already know? What do you WANT to know? What do you NOT know? (write down a list!) Using your teamwork skills, GATHER ENOUGH INFORMATION SO YOU CAN BEGIN ‘MAKING A PLAN’ Read through your requirements: *MAT 101 - Archaeology; English Literature; History; College of Business; College of Dentistry; College of International Studies; College of Health Care Technology; College of Law; College of Nursing; College of Pharmacy **MAT102 - Biology; Chemistry ***MAT 111 - Computer Science; Physics Students are required to complete a minimum of 120 credits to be eligible for graduation. Students are Total Grade Points ÷ Total Number of Classes = Grade Point Average (GPA) What is a GPA? Curriculum Maps Many colleges and universities will provide curriculum maps, or course checklists to illustrate the sequence of courses necessary to follow this timeline. Together with your advisor, you can create a semester-by-semester plan for the courses you will take and the special Making a Plan and Setting Goals -1 point per answer -Answers must be thoughtful, and in complete sentences -Use of AI will receive a ‘0’ -Late assignments -1 per