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EDPS 490N – Life Skills: Strategies for Success Syllabus Fall, 2007 Instructors: Don Werden, Ph.D. Office: Counseling and Psychological Services Kristy Keefe, Psy.D. Student Health Center (PUSH) . 2nd Floor, Rm 246 Office Hours: By Appointment Phone: 494-6995 EDPS 490N – Life Skills: Strategies for Success is a one (1) credit class for first-year students that has been paired with the NS 110 class. This course is designed to introduce students to Purdue University and to the unique developmental challenges of the university experience. Life Skills endeavors to provide students with essential skills necessary for successful academic and life achievement and satisfaction. The course also provides students with peer support through creating a connection between diverse students. Course Objectives 1. Promote academic performance and success through building essential college adjustment skills. 2. Provide a general introduction to the university and its resources. 3. Assist students in establishing and maintaining connections with other students. 4. Explore essential areas of identity development. Course Requirements Attendance Contribution to and participation in class discussions and exercises Readings as assigned Exercises as assigned Attendance Attendance is required. Each class missed will result in your grade being lowered five (5) points. This policy reflects the importance of the material from each class. Excused absences include only the following: Military training activity, hospitalization, or family funeral.Class Contribution The success of the class also depends on the “team effort” of the class. There will be plenty of opportunities for you to contribute your thoughts and opinions and to listen to diverse points of view. Your participation in both coming to class and “speaking up” will make the class enjoyable and rewarding and will count toward your class contribution points. Course Readings and Exercises You will be assigned readings and exercises as they pertain to the class topics. Generally, assigned exercises will be due the following class. You are responsible for reading the assigned materials prior to class. Grading Policy Point Distribution 90 – 100 points = A Attendance 35 points 80 – 89 points = B Class Contribution 35 points 70 – 79 points = C Text Readings & Exercises 30 points 60 – 69 points = D Below 60 points = F TOTAL 100 points You will receive a separate grade for EDPS 490N.COURSE OBJECTIVES, OUTLINE AND ASSIGNMENTS Class #1 Friday, August 24 Introduction and Orientation to Life Skills Objectives: Provide orientation of everyone to each other, to instructor, and to the Life Skills course. Provide information regarding course requirements and class policies. Tools: Syllabus Name Tags Ice breaker Self Assessment – Foundations of Success Assignments: Self Assessment – Foundations of Success (if not completed in class) Class #2 Friday, August 31 Foundations and Goals for Success Objectives: Identify key issues in successful transition to college. Define concepts of goals, self-responsibility, and self-efficacy. Identify typical first year hurdles. Develop understanding of goal-setting principles. Tools: The Navy Minute First Year Hurdles Student Development Grid Deadlines for Today: Self Assessment – Foundations of Success (if assigned in class) Class #3 Friday, September 7 Transitions: From High School to College Objectives: Understand how high school differs from college. Identifying earlier transitions, and discuss previous coping strategies. Develop new strategies to aid in transition. Tools: The Navy Minute Live and Learn Exercise Life Skills! Do you have them? Your Personal Ten Commandments or Guidelines Assignments: College Success – Exercises 10.1 and 10.3Class #4 Friday, September 14 Stress Management: Get the Stress Outa Here! Objectives: Understand stress and its impact on you. Identify key stressors. Understand coping mechanisms including relaxation and thought intervention. Tools: The Navy Minute Discussion about C.S. Exercises 10.1 and 10.3 Relaxation/Visual Imagery exercise Thought Cycle discussion Deadlines for Today: College Success – Exercises 10.1 and 10.3 Class #5 Friday, September 21 Burning the Candle at Both Ends Objectives: Develop a working definition of Time. Distinguish long-range planning from weekly planning. Develop strategy for weekly scheduling. Tools: The Navy Minute Weekly Planning Time Management Activity Class #6 Friday, September 28 Procrastination: Digging a Hole and Falling In Objectives: Learn the various sources of procrastination, including the “Five Funky Fears.” Develop self-awareness and strategies to minimize procrastination Tools: The Navy Minute “Thought Cycle” discussion, including the “Five Funky Fears” Exercise 4.1 “Your Procrastination Profile” Class #7 Friday, October 5 Motivation: Revving Up Your Engine Objectives: Identify key sources of motivation Develop an understanding of motivational conflict Understand and apply these concepts to the process surrounding behavior change Tools: The Navy Minute Success lecture on motivation and behavior changeClass #8 Friday, October 12 Values – Who, What, Where am I Objectives: Understand the role of personal values in relationships. Understand definitions of values and the resources for developing a value system. Examine the issue of academic honesty Tools: The Navy Minute Take-a-Stand Exercise Class #9 Friday, October 19 Conflict Resolution and Mediation Objectives: Understand the nature of conflict within interpersonal relationships Learn methods of conflict resolution Explore application of conflict resolution skills Tools: The Navy Minute The Fine Art of Conflict Resolution Handout The Lost at Sea Exercise Class #10 Friday, October 26 Identifying Interpersonal Values Objectives: Explore and clarify decision-making related to values Tools: The Navy Minute The Yarn Exercise – “Something You Don’t Know About Me” Small Group Exercise – Applying Interpersonal Values to your Career Class #11 Friday, November 2


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