COLL 13 College Success – Skills for Transitioning to College Life II further continues the introduction to College routines for prospective students transitioning to the Accessible Education and Training (AET) Program. This course is for a student who needs more time to develop skills for college and finding strategies for independence and success in the college environment. Students will be identified for taking this course after discussion with the instructor to pinpoint goals for success and transition into the AET Program.
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 14 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 60 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 4 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Set an individualized learning goal for success in college programming
- Identify personal strengths and areas for improvement for attending college independently
- Identify strategies for learning successfully in the college classroom
- Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of basic skills in the classroom
- Identify positive organization and work habits for success
- Demonstrate an understanding of the behavioural expectations of a success ASE student
Teaching and Learning Approach
Students can expect various teaching methodologies such as guest speakers, (e.g. counsellors), small group
projects (e.g. class presentations), individual projects (e.g. goal setting, worksheets) and class discussions (e.g.
what are steps for proper hand washing).Learning Resources
Recommended: 3-ring binder, dividers, pen and pencils, and any personal stationery items for personal use (e.g.
markers).Assessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Learning Goal Worksheet | | 20% |
| Attendance check in | | 20% |
| Basic Skills Participation Activities | | 20% |
| Learning Skills Reflections | | 20% |
| School Appropriate Behaviours | | 20% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
Competency-based Grades
This grading system is based on satisfactory acquisition of defined skills or successful completion of the course learning outcomes. It is used where standard numerical grades are not generally applied, for example in evaluating practicum performance or work placements, in pass/fail courses or for non-credit courses.
| Grade |
Description |
| AAV |
ABOVE AVERAGE -The student has mastered all or most course objectives/requirements in a minimum time frame and has exemplified good work and study habits. |
| COM |
COMPLETE – denotes that the student has mastered a satisfactory number of course objectives/requirements in a non-credit course |
| CRG |
CREDIT GRANTED - denotes that the student performance was satisfactory in a credit course. |
| NCG |
NO CREDIT GRANTED - denotes that the student performance was unsatisfactory. |
| PCG |
PARTIAL CREDIT GRANTED – denotes that the student has successfully completed a portion of the course objectives in a credit course. |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.