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Unpacking a College Syllabus

Unpacking a College Syllabus. Understanding the contract between you and your instructor . What you NEED to know. DUE DATES: When are reading assignments, quizzes, tests, essays, drafts, and other assignments due?

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Unpacking a College Syllabus

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  1. Unpacking a College Syllabus Understanding the contract between you and your instructor

  2. What you NEED to know • DUE DATES: When are reading assignments, quizzes, tests, essays, drafts, and other assignments due? • Course Evaluation and Grading Scales: How will I be graded? How many points is each assignment worth? How many points do I need to get an A, a B, a C… • Class & Instructor Information: When are where is class? Who is your instructor? How can you get in touch with them? Do they have a preference for how you contact them? • Office Hours:When and where are they held? How can I schedule an appointment outside of office hours?

  3. What you SHOULD know • Scoring Rubrics: Specific ways in which assignments will be graded • Learner Expectations/ Class rules: expectations in regards to attendance, late assignments, behavior in class, etc. • Required Materials: May include books, supplies, internet access, etc. • Disability Statement • Equality Statement • Academic Dishonesty Policy

  4. What if I don’t find these things? • Talk with your professor • Ask questions

  5. Introduction to Learning Styles Factors that contribute to learning VARK Questionnaire

  6. Introduction to Learning Styles • People learn and process information in different ways • Learning style is a multi-dimensional model • Understanding your learning style can help with studying, test taking, goals setting, note taking and many other academic skills • Understanding how you learn can also help you discover your strengths and interests in particular majors and careers

  7. VARK Learning Preferences and Questionnaire • Visual • Auditory • Reading-Writing • Kinesthetic

  8. VARK notes continued • Only indicates preferences NOT strengths • You may choose more than one answer to a question if both seem equally true

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