Faculty can make arrangements for a staff member to visit their
classroom and lead workshops on learning strategies.These workshops are
available to all classes. Due to the amount of time needed to prepare
for these workshops, faculty should schedule them at least two weeks in
advance so we can prepare materials for the class. These workshops are
detailed and interactive, so faculty should allow sufficient class time
for in-class workshops. We offer workshops in the following:
Note Taking
In this workshop, students will learn the importance of taking good
notes as well as specific strategies for note-taking. We also
demonstrate an efficient pre-lecture study method and alternative
systems of note taking. We offer 12 tips for creating good notes.
Text Anxiety
In this workshop, we focus on how to recognize the signs and causes of
test anxiety, ways to prevent it, and techniques to cope with it. We
also introduce specific strategies to better students’ test
performance.Many students feel a high level of anxiety when taking
tests. The encouraging news for students is that they can learn how to
reduce and manage this potential obstacle to good grades. In this
workshop, we focus on how to recognize the signs and causes of test
anxiety, ways to prevent it, and techniques to cope with it. Students
may not take the time to strategize their approach to a test. Yet that
single step can often yield significant score increases! First, we focus
on general testing strategies. Additionally, we discuss concrete
approaches to multiple choice, matching, essay, and true/false
questions. We also briefly discuss the roles of time management,
critical thinking, and test anxiety as they relate to test performance.
Study Routine
This presentation outlines a study routine that works well in lecture
courses that require memorizing, such as Government, Psychology, or
Anatomy and Physiology. It is also easily adapted to content that
demands critical thinking, such as nursing.
Time Management
This workshop shows students how to take control of their time in order
to create a more productive and balanced life. Students learn how to
keep key goals in mind when prioritize tasks, how best to determine when
to do what, and how to use scheduling to their advantage.
ICE Preparation
We talk about how to register for and prepare for the developmental
writing exit exam, and we show students how they can break down the 2
hours of the test into smaller tasks leading toward a passing mark. A
sample prompt provided by the Writing faculty is distributed for
practice.
TI-84 Calculator
The TI-84 is a popular graphing calculator. We discuss the major math
operations processed by this calculator and show students how to use
this calculator as a good resource for solving certain math problems.
Classroom Visits
Learning center staff are available to make brief in-class presentations to familiarize students with the center’s services.
Note: The LC staff visits most of the math, writing, as well as other subject classrooms at the beginning of each semester.
To schedule a workshop or an in-class introduction to the Learning Center, please email: ecclearningcenter@dcccd.edu. You can also come by A350.
Faculty Videos
Available for check out at the Learning Center A 350
- Valuing Diversity
- Learning Styles and the Learning Process
- Accommodating Individual Learning Styles
- Communicating Between Cultures
- When I Say No, I Feel Guilty: Assertiveness Training
- Public Speaking: Conquering Stage Fright