Center for Academic Development and Assessment
Fall 2012
THE SERIES OF
LEARNING COMPETENCIES WORKSHOPS
PATH TO ACHIEVEMENT
Recognizing Strategies for Academic Achievement
This presentation will help students recognize overall effective learning strategies to become confident and
successful in college: forming short-term vs. long-term goals; distinguishing school priorities, and developing
study habits.
Writing a Research Paper
Students will be able to distinguish the difference between inductive paragraph vs. deductive paragraph. The
presentation will demonstrate effective planning process and research skills to write a research paper according to MLA and APA styles.
Organizing Time Effectively and Enhancing Study Skills
Students will recognize effective time management and study skills; they will be able to distinguish between
quotidian, weekly, and monthly calendars to highlight key components and important dates to plan and become more organized.
Bringing Note Taking and College Reading Skills Into Action
The three-step process of note-taking and the importance of being a dynamic reader will be demonstrated. Acquainted with the Cornell Note-Taking system and the SQ3R method, students will practice effective note taking and active reading skills to become a keen observer, listener and reader.
Recognizing the Benefits of Memory and Learning Styles
This presentation will focus on helping students distinguish three stages of memory and their capacities and
limitations. Students will highlight effective memory strategies, mnemonic devices, and their dominant learning style(s).
Facing Test Anxiety and Applying Test Taking Strategies
The student will be able to recognize the importance of being focused and alert to perform to the best of their
abilities. Students will be able to distinguish between objective and subjective tests to become prepared for the
exams.
We ask students to:
• Bring a valid Montclair State University ID card to present it to a Workshop’s facilitator;
• Arrive 5 minutes prior to the beginning of each Workshop;
•
Attend the entire presentation to get the full benefits of the Workshop.
In addition to tutoring, testing and academic support services,
the Center for Academic Development and
Assessment (CADA) offers
Learning Competencies Workshops to Montclair State University
students.
Enrollment Management and
Student Academic Services
EM/SAS
CADA is Certified by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA)
International Tutor Training Program Certification (ITTPC)
Recognizing Strategies for Academic Achievement
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D ev e lo p m en t a
Fall 2012
THE SERIES
OF
LEARNING
COMPETENCIES
WORKSHOPS
1:00-2:00
Date
9/26/12
11:00-12:00
9/28/12
Morehead Hall, Room 139
Writing a Research Paper
Time
2:00-3:00
3:30-4:30
Date
9/27/12
10/11/12
3:30-4:30
11/08/12
Morehead Hall, Room 139
Recognizing the Benefits of Memory and Learning
Styles
Time
Date
1:00-2:00
10/10/12
11:00-12:00
10/12/12
Morehead Hall, Room 139
Path to
Achievement
Organizing Time Effectively and Enhancing Study
Skills
Time
Date
3:30-4:30
10/24/12
11:00-12:00
10/26/12
3:30-4:30
11/15/12
Morehead Hall, Room 139
Bringing Note Taking and College Reading Skills Into
Action
Time
Date
To Sign Up for CADA Workshops:
•
Visit our Center at Morehead Hall, Room 139
•
Call Us at 973. 655.5425/4364
•
Register On-Line:
http://mis-app/cadaws/index.jsp (on campus)
Please refer to Page 1 for workshop description.
3:30-4:30
11/07/12
11:00-12:00
11/09/12
Morehead Hall, Room 139
Facing Test Anxiety and Applying Test Taking
Strategies
Time
Date
3:30-4:30
11/28/12
11:00-12:00
11/30/12
Morehead Hall, Room 139
Center for Academic Development and Assessment
A MEDLEY OF LEARNING STRATEGIES AND STUDY SKILLS
MONTCLAIR ATHLETES AND STUDENTS FROM SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Fall 2012
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We ask students to:
• Bring a valid Montclair State University ID card to present it to a Workshop’s facilitator;
• Arrive 5 minutes prior to the beginning of each Workshop;
•
Attend the entire presentation to get the full benefits of the Workshop.
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Recognizing Various Strategies for Academic Achievement
This presentation will help students recognize various effective learning strategies to become confident and successful in college: forming
short-term vs. long-term goals; distinguishing school priorities, and developing study habits.
Time
Date
Location
1:00-2:00
9/28/12
MO—139
5:30-6:30
10/03/12
MO—139
Recognizing the Benefits of Memory and Learning Styles
This presentation will focus on helping students distinguish three stages of memory and their capacities and limitations. Students will highlight numerous effective memory strategies, mnemonic devices, and their dominant learning style(s).
Time
5:30-6:30
1:00-2:00
Date
Location
10/10/12
MO—139
10/12/12
MO—139
Organizing Multiple Calendars, Enhancing Time and Study Skills
Students will recognize a variety of effective time management and study skills; they will be able to distinguish between quotidian, weekly,
and monthly calendars to highlight key components and important dates to plan and become more organized.
Time
5:30-6:30
1:00-2:00
Date
Location
10/24/12
MO—139
10/26/12
MO—139
Bringing Note Taking and College Reading Skills Into Action
The three-step process of note-taking and the importance of being a dynamic reader will be demonstrated. Acquainted with the Cornell NoteTaking system and the SQ3R method, students will practice a plethora of effective note taking and active reading skills to become a keen
observer, listener and reader.
Time
Date
Location
5:30-6:30
11/07/12
MO—139
1:00-2:00
11/09/12
MO—139
Facing Test Anxiety and Applying Test Taking Strategies
The student will be able to recognize the importance of being focused and alert to perform to the best of their abilities. Students will be able
to distinguish between objective and subjective tests to prepare for the exams.
Time
5:30-6:30
1:00-2:00
Date
Location
11/28/12
MO—139
11/30/12
MO—139