STDEV 305
Advanced Reading Strategies for College Success
Student Development
Student Life
Course Description
Developing improved speed and comprehension skills through selection and practice of college reading strategies.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Min
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
0
Title
Knowledge
Learning Outcome
Describe the reading principles and strategies appropriate for various text types and reading purposes. Explain what the strategy is, why it is important, how to do it, and when or under what conditions to apply it. Explain what reading is, especially academic reading.
Title
Action
Learning Outcome
Select, adapt, and practice the reading strategies that make the greatest contribution to students’ understanding, learning and reasoning from their university texts.
Title
Progress
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate improvement from their baseline reading speed and comprehension rates.
Title
Confidence
Learning Outcome
Increase their confidence in being able to read any academic text with engagement and understanding. Decrease stress and procrastination related to reading.
Title
Knowledge
Learning Outcome
Describe the reading principles and strategies appropriate for various text types and reading purposes. Explain what the strategy is, why it is important, how to do it, and when or under what conditions to apply it. Explain what reading is, especially academic reading.
Title
Progress
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate improvement from their baseline reading speed and comprehension rates.
Title
Affect
Learning Outcome
Increase their confidence in being able to read any academic text with engagement and understanding. Decrease stress and procrastination related to reading.
Title
Action
Learning Outcome
Select, adapt, and practice the reading strategies that make the greatest contribution to students’ understanding, learning and reasoning from their university texts.
