Student Success Workshops Fall 2024
Course
Lessons
Here is the course outline:
1. Support at AAU (Student Support and Development Team, Assistant Deans)
Oct 1 2:15pm .. 3:30pm, 3.12
Academic Tutoring Center Student Mentors and Ambassadors Counselling Services Academic Advising |
2. Reading and Writing (Anthony Marais)
Oct 8 2:15pm .. 3:30pm, 3.12
Reading strategies Note-taking strategies Producing academic writing |
3. Time management (Steve Borg)
Oct 15 2:15pm .. 3:30pm, 3.12
Conquering procrastination Priorities and Planning Staying on top of things: a week-by-week calendar |
4. Computer Literacy and Using Technology (Jiří Schwarz Jr.)
Oct 22 2:15pm .. 3:30pm, 3.32 (Computer Lab)
Using computer tools Finding academic sources on the internet Appropriate use of AI Using Google Docs, Sheets, and Cloud storage-based applications for academic work and writing |
5. Balance and Wellness (Steve Borg)
Nov 5 2:15pm .. 3:30pm, 3.12
Handling culture shock Self-care Stress management Staying motivated |
6. Essay Writing and Research (Alexei Anisin)
Nov 12 2:15pm .. 3:30pm, 3.12
Conducting academic research Using the library resources Citation |
7. Study Skills (Angel Hoekstra)
Nov 19 2:15pm .. 3:30pm, 3.12
Effective reading practices Test taking strategies Forming a study group |
8. Round-up and Review (Deans/Vice Deans)
Nov 26 2:15pm .. 3:30pm, 3.12
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