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EDUC 108 – Purposeful Learning

EDUC 108 is a two-credit course designed to help college students understand the process of adult learning (also known as Andragogy) and be familiar with strategies that enhance student learning in a scholarly context so that they can become better prepared for academic success in a university setting.

Throughout the course, students will gain a better understanding of themselves as learners, reflect on past educational experiences and plan for academic short-term and long-term future goals.

Course Goals: Upon completion of the class, students will:

Appreciate themselves as unique learners with individual learning styles
Utilize study strategies that are conductive to their individual learning styles
Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses related to academic success
Construct effective study skills to ensure success with academic tasks
Develop valuable time-management abilities to aid with planning and prioritizing
Be aware of available resources to assist and improve learning and academic success
Comprehend university policies and their importance to ensure continued academic success