Overview
Folsom Lake College's learning, tutoring, and academic technology courses are designed to help students become more effective at solving academic problems across the disciplines. All courses are grounded in practice. Students receive coaching on problem solving and advanced study skills while working on their assigned coursework. These courses feature extensive opportunities for peer-to-peer interaction. Many students find that this collaborative format motivates them to academic success.
- Analyst
- Facilitator
- Mathematician
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- Teacher
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Note: Effective learners thrive in all fields.
- Join a community of motivated, friendly students.
- Learn from your peers.
- Become more effective at solving academic problems in any discipline.
Learning, Tutoring, and Academic Technology (LTAT) Courses
LTAT 30 Study Skills for Mathematics
- Units:0.5
- Hours:27 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Corequisite:Current enrollment in a Math or Statistics course.
- Catalog Date:June 1, 2021
This course offers individualized instructional modules designed to improve study strategies appropriate for various Math and/or Statistics classes. A partial list of skills may include the following: principles of learning and retention, active reading and listening, note taking, annotating, discipline-based vocabulary, paraphrasing, test preparation, test taking, and problem solving. This course is offered in a flexible TBA format of 27 laboratory hours in order to accommodate the student's schedule. Registration is open through the tenth week of the semester. This course is graded on a pass/no pass basis.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of the value of learning from past experiences by correcting, analyzing, and reflecting on a previous performance on an exam.
- apply the thoughts and process of effective time management to independently create a personalized weekly schedule.
- demonstrate an understanding of the learning process by incorporating the Study Cycle in your academic routines.
- create a study plan and practice exam for co-requisite course examination.
- identify individual learning style preferences and utilize the information to implement changes to learning habits.
LTAT 31 Study Skills for Mathematics II
- Units:0.5
- Hours:27 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Corequisite:Current enrollment in a Math or Statistics course.
- Catalog Date:June 1, 2021
This course offers individualized instructional modules designed to improve study strategies appropriate for various Math and/or Statistics classes. A partial list of skills may include the following: principles of learning and retention, active reading and listening, note taking, annotating, discipline-based vocabulary, paraphrasing, test preparation, test taking, and problem solving. This course is offered in a flexible TBA format of 27 laboratory hours in order to accommodate the student's schedule. Registration is open through the tenth week of the semester. This course is graded on a pass/no pass basis.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of the value of learning from past experiences by correcting, analyzing, and reflecting on a previous performance on an exam.
- apply the thoughts and process of effective time management to independently create a personalized weekly schedule.
- demonstrate an understanding of the learning process by incorporating the Study Cycle in your academic routines.
- create a study plan and practice exam for co-requisite course examination.
- identify individual learning style preferences and utilize the information to implement changes to learning habits.
- demonstrate self-reflection through the use of metacognitive journaling.
LTAT 310 Introduction to Individual Peer Tutoring
- Units:1
- Hours:18 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- General Education:AA/AS Area III(b)
- Catalog Date:June 1, 2021
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the role of the tutor and methods of effective tutoring. This course emphasizes evidence-based, collaborative, interactive approaches to learning in a group setting.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- demonstrate and encourage interactive approaches to learning.
- appraise and describe effective study skills and strategies for the courses being tutored.
- analyze and explain how cultural diversity influences tutoring.
- assess personal performance in order to improve as a tutor.
LTAT 1000 Supervised Tutoring
- Units:0
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:Student must be enrolled in a college credit course and be referred to tutoring by an instructor or counselor.
- Catalog Date:June 1, 2021
This course offers individualized and/or group tutoring that is designed to assist students to increase their success in college courses. Content will vary depending upon the adjunct course. Attention will be given to discipline specific study skills and utilization of campus resources.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- demonstrate a positive attitude towards tutoring.
- apply study skills necessary for success in a particular discipline.
- utilize available campus resources as needed.
- demonstrate a positive attitude toward continued learning in one or more subject areas.
