1. LSS 1003 Life and Study Skills What is this course about?

2. What do you think this course is about ?
Discuss in the groups of three/four students what do you think this course covers.
As a group write 2 expectations you have from this course.
Class discussion

3. Activity 1
In groups discuss your expectations for this course (it can include your chosen program). Use worksheet 1 to take notes.
Questions you could address are:
Your hopes
Your fears
Your feelings
Your future
Your current skills
Your future skills

4. We will look at :
In this course we will look at study and life skills. You will learn skills that will help you with:
Your academic journey at HCT
Your success at college
Your future Success

5. What is life skills? (WHO- World Health Organization definition)
Life skills are the abilities for adaptive and positive behavior that enable individuals to deal effectively with the demands and challenges of everyday life. 

6. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) divides life skills into:
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) divides life skills into the following three categories:  
Learning to know (cognitive abilities) which involves 
decision-making, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. 
Learning to be (personal abilities) which involves skills for
 increasing internal control, managing emotions and handling stress.  
Learning to live together (interpersonal abilities) which 
involves interpersonal communication skills, empathy,
co-operation and teamwork. 

7. Study Skills
Study skills are the skills you need to enable you to study and learn efficiently – they are an important set of transferable life skills. Examples are:
Time Management
Note-taking
Goal Setting
Motivation
Self Regulation
Self Awareness
Active listening

8. Course Learning Objectives
CLO 1- Develop an awareness of personal identity and personality theories to understand others’ behavior in a group setting.
CLO 2- Demonstrate understanding of HCT regulations, organizational structures, services and resources relevant to academic needs and personal success.
CLO 3- Recognize key transitional stages in our lives and develop skills and techniques in relation to preparedness for college and work life. 
CLO 4- Recognize the importance of time management, team work and effective study skills including basic research literacy and critical thinking.
CLO 5- Recognize the importance of being a productive member of society both at work and in the broader community. 
CLO 6- Develop an understanding of the use of digital and information literacy skills for success at college and beyond.

9. Model of Delivery/ Activities
Face-to-face interaction (3 hours a week and 1 hour of OLZ)
Use of authentic reading and listening texts
Video clips/movies from various sources
Individual/pair/group work
Homework to prepare for class

10. Assessments in this course
Assessment Components
Weighting
Date
Practical Skills Assessment
25%
Week 4
Reflective Journal (part of the portfolio for the final)
20%
Week 8
Poster Presentation
Week 11
Portfolio and Oral Defence
30%
Week 15