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This course teaches students how to find important information quickly, transfer it from short- to long-term memory, and perform better on assignments and tests. The course teaches students specific strategies to use in any content area in their academic studies to become more efficient learners. Students will feel confident in their abilities to link new information to what they already know.
As 21st century learners, students have big demands on their time. This course helps them find balance and prioritize the things they need to accomplish, both short and long term. Finally, the most well rounded student is one who can think critically in all aspects of life, academic and nonacademic. Through real-world situations, students use oral and written communication to build better relationships and take pride in the ownership of their actions and words.
Access the site link below to view the PDF of the course description from the Florida Course Code directory:
http://data.fldoe.org/crsCode/68/Research%20and%20Critical%20Thinking/pdf/1700100.pdf
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Major Topics
and Concepts: |
Writing, Reading, Test Taking,
Listening and Speaking
Prewriting, Drafting, revising, publishing
Approaching writing from
the creative and critical aspects
Clustering
Using reference materials
Fact and opinion
Validity and reliability
of sources
Eye focus
Scanning
Formal and informal
language
Audience
Point of view
Tone
Introduction, body,
conclusion
Main idea, details
Time management
Flexibility, balance,
prioritizing
Setting goals (short and
long term)
Developing a plan
Personal learning style
Right/left brain
Multiple modalities
Oral communication
Study techniques
Types of tests
Reviewing material
Memory triggers
Memory tools
Note taking strategies
Making predictions
Mind mapping
Pre-, during-, and
post-reading strategies
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Course Assessment and
Participation Requirements: | To achieve success, students are expected to submit work in each course weekly. Students can learn at their own pace; however, “any pace” still means that students must make progress in the course every week. To measure learning, students complete self-checks, practice lessons, multiple choice questions, projects, discussion-based assessments, and discussions. Students are expected to maintain regular contact with teachers; the minimum requirement is monthly. When teachers, students, and parents work together, students are successful. |