SSC 2002 - Becoming a Lifelong Learner

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Student Service Courses

Description:

This course is designed for continuing TRiO Student Support Services students to further ease their transition to college by providing them with the skills and information necessary to be successful students and productive citizens. Their college experience will be enriched as they better understand the process and principles of becoming a lifelong learner. Students will create their own philosophy of learning and outline the specific ways they will strive to become a learner. Students will also recognize important outcomes of becoming a learner that are vital to their success such as creativity, the ability to think critically, developing excellent communication skills and acquiring an exceptional character. They will better understand the major/career decision making process, including self-assessment, evaluation of majors and careers, and by the implementation of a personal action plan in order to achieve their academic goals. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of becoming a lifelong learner and realizing how their education is transforming them into a better person. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of becoming a learner which include: a. The most important things learned will not be graded b. Knowledge is interconnected c. Student must take the responsibility for own learning d. Learning requires relationships e. Learners are Courageous f. Learning cannot be cheated 3. Create a written philosophy of learning and a description of how to put these ideas into action. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of the value of clarifying interests, values and skills, and learning how these relate to different majors, careers and opportunities at Utah Tech University. 5. Develop an action plan for choosing a major, achieving a bachelor's degree and pursuing a career. 6. Demonstrate an understanding of financial literacy skills developed through a. Creating and living within a budget b. Knowing how to protect against identity theft c. Learning how to use credit wisely d. Finding and applying for scholarship(s) and other financial aid. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. SP

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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