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** Schedule of Assignments ** **(Bring your text­book, daily planner, paper and pens, and the folder containing your typed journals and handouts to EVERY class.) ** **Week 1: Introductions/Getting Started **  **__In-class Focus/Activities__** . Student Introductions . Syllabus Review . College Etiquette, Policies and Procedures
 * Success 101 **

 **__*HW for next class__:** buy textbook and all materials listed in syllabus;  **Read** //Travel with Me// pp xix-xx; //Taking the First Step// pp 2-4; and  //One Student’s Story,// pg 12

**Week 2: ** **Self-Organization**  **__In-class Focus/Activities__** . College Customs . College Resources <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">. Using Your Day Planner <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">. How to Do Journal Assignments <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">. How to use the //On Course// Textbook

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> ***__HW for next class__: Read** pp 4-10 and take the self-assessment test at <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> www.cengage.com/success/Downing/OnCourseSS. When the Cengage <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> page opens, click on “self’assessment” in the upper right-hand corner to go <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> to test. Do this test before doing the journal. **PRINT IT OUT AND BRING IT** <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> TO CLASS; then **Write** Journal 1, p 11; then **Read** //Becoming An// //<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Active Learner //<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> pp 12-17 (Be prepared to explain the CORE Learning <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> System); then **Write** Journal 2, p 18.

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **__In-class Focus/Activities__** <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">. Deep Learning—The CORE Learning System

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> ***__HW for next class__: Read** pp 29, then read //Adopting the Creator Role,// <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">pp 31-35; then **Write J**ournal 4, p 35; then **Read** //Mastering Creator// //<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Language, //<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">pp 36-40; then **Write** Journal 5, pp 40-41

**<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.66px;">Week 3: Responsibility and Choice ** <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **__In-class Focus/Activities__** <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">. Mastering Creator Language <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">. Case Study in Critical Thinking: The Late Paper

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> ***HW for next class: Read** //Making Wise Decisions//, pp 43-47; then <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **Write** Journal 6, p 47; then **Read** //The Curse of Stinkin’ Thinkin’,// pp <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> 50-53; then **Write** Journal 7

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **__In-class Focus/Activities__** <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">. The Fork in the Road: Excuses and Reasons <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">. Inner Dialogue: Revising Stinkin’ Thinkin’

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> ***HW for next class: Read** //Wise Choices in College: Reading,// pp 57-58; <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> then **Read and Do** Steps 1-5; then **Read** p 73. Next, **Write** your academic <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> skills plan for reading by answering the questions on pp 74-76. **Type your**
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> plan to hand in. **

**<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.66px;">Week 4: Wise Choices: Your Reading Plan (Mon) & ** **<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.66px;">Time Management (Wed) ** <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **__In-class Focus/Activities__** <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">. Improving Your Reading-- Exercise: Academic Coaches

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> ***HW for next class: Read** //Acting On Purpose,// pp 131-133; then <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **Write** Journal 12, p 134. Next **Read** //Creating a Self-Management// //<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> System, //<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">pp 136-139.

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **__In-class Focus/Activities__** <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">. Your Time Management Plan

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **HW for next class: Read** //Recognizing When You Are Off Course,// pp <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> 221-223; then **Write** Journal 20, p 223. **Read** //One Student’s Story//, p 224.

**<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.66px;">Week 5: Gaining Self-Awareness **

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **__In-class Focus/Activities__** <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">. Self Sabotage—What Gets in the Way of Success? <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">. Case Study in Critical Thinking: Strange Choices

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **HW for next class: Read** //Identifying Your Scripts,// pp 225-229; then, **Write** <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Journal 21, p 230. Next, **Read** //Rewriting Your Outdated Scripts,// pp 232-233; <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> then, **Write** Journal 22 pp 233-236.

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **__In-class Focus/Activities__** <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">. Getting Rid of Old Scripts

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> 107-8; then, **Read and Do** //Steps 1-5;// then **Read** pp 122-123. Next, <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **write** your academic skills plan for taking notes and fill out the answers. **Type your plan to hand in.** **<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.66px;">Week 6: Choosing Your Spring Schedule ** <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **__In-class Focus/Activities__** <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">. Figuring out your GPA <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">. Planning Your Spring Schedule
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">HW for next class: Read **//<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Wise Choices in College: Taking Notes, //<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">pp

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">out a copy of your program requirements from WebAdvisor. Next, **Read** the <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> course offerings for Spring 2011 online and choose courses that meet the <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> requirements for your program of study. Then, **Write** two possible <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> schedules.
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> HW for next class: Write, **<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Calculate your GPA; **Research and Print**

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **__In-class Focus/Activities__** <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Working Out the Bugs Before Registration <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">. Learning How to Use WebAdvisor <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> (Priority Registration dates are 10/17 – 10/28.)

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **Write** fill in //My Financial Plan//, p 343. Next, **Read** pp 344-348; then **Write** <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> and fill in the //Money Management Exercise//, p 388 at the bottom. <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **NOTE: Research** the costs for items on pg 343 that you either don’t know <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> don’t presently use, or don’t pay for yourself. Log your sources.
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> HW for next class: Read **<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> //Wise Choices: Managing Money//, pp 341-342;

**<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.66px;">Week 7: Money Management & Financial Aid ** <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **__. In-class Focus/Activities__** <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">. Money Management or Spring Registration

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **HW for 1 week from today: Read** //Embracing Change: Do One Thing// //<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Differently This Week //<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">, p 105 and, follow the directions to **Write** //My// //<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Commitment //<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> and answer the questions on p 106 to be typed and <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> handed in in one week.

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **__In-class Focus/Activities__** <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">. Money Management continued or Spring Registration <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **Write** Journal 11, p 104.
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> HW for next class: Read **//<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Believing in Yourself //<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">, pp 99-102; then

**<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.66px;">Week 8: Wise Choices: Taking Notes (Mon) ** **<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.66px;"> & Interdependence (Wed) ** <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **__In-class Focus/Activities__** <span style="color: #3366ff; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">. Taking an Inventory of Your Career Skills—Note: If you miss this <span style="color: #3366ff; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> class, you will be unable to do your upcoming career research and <span style="color: #3366ff; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> career presentation homework. <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">. Your Note-taking Plan

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **HW for next class: Read** //Developing Mutually Supportive Relationships,// pp <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> 181-183; then **Write** Journal 16, p 184. Next, **Read** //Creating a Support// //<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Network, //<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">pp 185-189 and **Write** journal 17, p 190.

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> ******HW due 32 days from today: Read** //Developing Self-Discipline,// pp 144- <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> 147. **Write** Journal 14, which includes your __32-Day Commitment__ on p 49. <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **NOTE:** This typed assignment is due in 32 days. Please keep a dated, daily <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> record and hand it in on the first class after you complete it. This assignment <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> can be handed in no later than 37 days from today.

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **__In-class Focus/Activities__** <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">. Developing Mutually Supportive Relationships <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">. Case Study in Critical Thinking: Professor Roger’s Trial

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> then **Read and Do** Steps 1-5; pp 247-262. then **Read** p 263. Next, **Write** <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> your academic skills plan for taking tests and fill out the answers on pp 264- <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> 266. **Type your plan to hand in.**
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> HW for next class: Read **//<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Wise Choices in College: Taking Tests, //<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">pp 246.

**<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.66px;">Week 9: Wise Choices: Taking Tests (Mon) ** **<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.66px;">& Exploring Diversity in the Classroom (Wed) ** <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **__In-class Focus/Activities__** <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">. Your Test-taking plan <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **HW for next class: Read and annotate: ** <span style="color: #3366ff; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> //Forms of Diversity// and <span style="color: #3366ff; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> //Why Does Diversity Matter at College Anyway?//

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **__In-class Focus/Activities__** <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">. Exploring Diversity in the Classroom

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> ** HW for next class: Read **// Discovering Your Preferred Learning Style, // <span style="color: #3366ff; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> pp 269-270; then **Do** the //Preferred Learning Style Inventory// and tally <span style="color: #3366ff; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> your scores.It would be easier and you’d get an automatic printout if you <span style="color: #3366ff; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> take the inventory online at ??? Next, **Read** pp 272-274 then **Write** <span style="color: #3366ff; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Journal 24, p 275.

**<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.66px;">Week 10: Learning Styles & Critical Thinking Skills ** <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **__In-class Focus/Activities__** <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">. Learning Styles: Maximizing Your Learning

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> //Employing Critical Thinking,// p 276-280. **Write** Journal 25, p 281. <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **NOTE:** “Professor Roger’s Trial” can be found on p 180 in chapter 5.)
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">HW for next class: Read **//<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">One Student’s Story //<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">, p 276. Then, **Read**

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **__In-class Focus/Activities__** <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">. Applying Critical Thinking Skills

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **Write** Journal 23, pa 242. Next, **read** //Develop Self-Respect// pp 288 – <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> 291; then **write** Journal 27, p 292.
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">HW for next class: Read **//<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Write Your Own Rules, //<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">pp 240-242; then

**<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.66px;">Week 11: Believing in Yourself ** <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **__In-class Focus/Activities__** <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">. Personal Code of Conduct <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">. Developing Self-Respect

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> 200. **Write** Journal 19, p 201. <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **NOTE:** Go back and read the DAPPS Rule on pp 87-88 before writing <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> your journal.
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">HW for next class: Read **//<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">“Believing in Yourself: Be Assertive //<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">, pp 197 –

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **__In-class Focus/Activities__** <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">. Victim Requests vs Creator Requests

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **HW for next class: Read** //Strengthening Relationships with Active// //<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Llistening //<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">, pp 191-193. **Write** Journal 18, p 194-195.

**<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.66px;">Week 12: Review Week ** <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">. Only Monday and Tuesday classes meet this week.


 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">NOTE: BCC THANKSGIVING BREAK 11/23 – 11/27 **
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">CLASSES RESUME MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28 **


 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">HW for next class: Read **<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Reducing Stress//, pp 319-328.// **Write** Journal 29, p 328.

**<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.66px;">Week 13: Positive Methods for Reducing Stress (Mon) ** **<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.66px;">& Exploring Career Choices (Wed) ** <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **__In-class Focus/Activities__** <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">. Ways to Reduce Stress

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **Read:** //Self-Motivation at Work,// pp 98-99. **Read:** //Self-Management at Work//, <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> pp 150-151. **Read:** //Interdependence at Work,// pp 196-197. **Annotate** each <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> of these readings and be able to discuss the common themes and <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> messages.
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> HW for next class: **<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **Read:** //Personal Responsibility at Work//, pp 48-49.

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **__In-class Focus/Activities__** <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Speaker—Career Counselor <span style="color: #3366ff; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Make sure you know where the class is meeting today. Be <span style="color: #3366ff; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> prepared to ask questions and take notes.

<span style="color: #3366ff; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> make a list of at least four careers you see yourself having.
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> HW for next class: **<span style="color: #3366ff; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Summarize the results of your career test and

**<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.66px;">Week 14: Career Success cont. ** <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **__In-class Focus/Activities__** <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Library Day—Researching Careers <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Meet at designated spot in the library. Bring career test results.

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **__In-class Focus/Activities__** <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">In-class career presentations
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> HW for next class: Read **//<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Lifelong Learning at Work, //<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">pp 286-288.


 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> HW for next class: <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Career Paper Due **

**<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.66px;">Week 15: <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.66px;">Planning Your Next Step ** <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **__In-class Focus/Activities__** <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">In-class career presentations continued

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> the self-assessment test at www.cengage.com/success/Downing/OnCourseSS. When the Cengage <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> page opens, click on “self’assessment” in the upper right-hand corner to go <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> to test. Do this test before doing the journal. **PRINT IT OUT AND BRING IT** <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> TO CLASS. **Next,** do Journal 32, p 354. Bring your first test from week 1 <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> as well as the text you just retook.
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> HW for next class: <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Read **//<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Planning Your Next Step, //<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">p 350. Next, retake
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.66px;">NOTE: Final Project Due (no late papers accepted) **

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **__In-class Focus/Activities__** <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Comparative Self-Assessment <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">. Understanding Emotional Intelligence

**<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.66px;">Week 16: Staying On Course to Your Success ** <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **__In-class Focus/Activities__** <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **. Student Conferences **

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">. **Student Conferences**