The five learning outcomes
by Raelyn Miller
1. Learning Objective #3 Students will develop an understanding about the college and campus community as well as the policies and procedures of the college.
1.1. As a new student, starting at a new campus can be a little scary. I think that’s why it’s important to attend the “new student orientation” to get a basic walk through of the campus and what to expect. In addition to attending the orientation, you should take SDV 101 which will provide students with information about college and campus servies, assistance with academic and career planning and techniques to improve study habit and personal skills as well as campus resources. If you are unsure of something, you can refer back to them at NOVA website (www.nvcc.edu).
2. Learning Objective #4 Students will develop study skills for academic success
2.1. I am a Kinesthetic Learner, and I believe that in this program it is all hands on and I think that plays an important role in learning how to do things in this type of field of work.
2.2. There are four note-taking skills that I have learned, Outline, Map, Cornell and Sentence method. Out of those methods I like using the Sentence method it is more my style and I am more confident on doing this method.
2.3. There are many strategies for test taking, some are approach with confidence, do essays or short answers first, avoid listening to last minute ideas, and stay calm and pace yourself.
2.4. what the teacher is focusing on during lecture and I observe her/him because they could be hinting at certain things that might be more important in the future. For my writing I like to rewrite my notes after lecture and put things in a more organized way and then I can underline and highlight things that pop out to me that I think are most important.
2.5. Analysis, interpretation, reflection, and revaluation are aspects of critical thinking.
2.6. For me I like to study in the morning and around noon when I have no class, I seem to do better without noise I do not get distracted as much. I like to study at my desk at home it puts me in the school/study mode.
2.7. There are tutoring services, subject workshops, small group study groups and preparations that supports student's success.
3. Learning Objective #5 Students will develop life management techniques as they relate to being a successful college student.
3.1. 3 strategies I use for managing anxiety/ stress is one I make sure I always get a good night sleep, exercise, and prioritize and establish boundaries for myself.
3.2. 2 strategies/ tools I use to have effective time management is one I use a Planner to plan my school,work,exercise weekly and monthly. Second way is I make Checklist and I order it by what it my top priority.
3.3. I prefer using my planner because it help reminds me about important dates.
3.4. What it means to prioritize and plan is to sit down and go over anything that is important and going on in life and how you can make it manageable for yourself around your work, family, school and personal life.
3.5. Benefits for having credit, savings, and budgeting skills is
3.5.1. Having Good credit puts you at a better advantage for buy a car or a house or anything needed to have credit for
3.5.2. Having good budgeting skills is helpful because it sets spending boundaries that helps you from dipping into your savings.
3.5.3. Having a good savings you can be able to afford other things if an emergency comes up.
3.6. Risk For having credit, savings, and budgeting
3.6.1. Not paying your payments on time are unable to pay back your credit card can leave you with bad credit
3.6.2. Once you dip into your savings it's hard to build it back up again
3.6.3. Not having a budget is a risk of being unorganized with your money and not really know for shore what you are spending your money on.