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-COURSE INFORMATION-


COURSE CODE :

UED102

COURSE CODE :

UED102CONTACT HOUR: 2CONTACT HOUR: 2

CORE STATUS: NONECORE STATUS: NONE CREDIT UNIT: -CREDIT UNIT: -

COURSE CODE :

UED102

COURSE CODE :

UED102CONTACT HOUR: 2CONTACT HOUR: 2

CREDIT UNIT: -CREDIT UNIT: -

-COURSE description-� This course prepares students with learning skills essential for

varsity life.

� It exposes students to basic academic skills

� e.g. effective time management, setting goals, learning styles, learning strategies, and processing information from lectures and texts.

� help students cope with academic demands at the tertiary level.


-COURSE outcomes-� Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. apply knowledge of study skills in academic settings, and

2. develop a personal study skills portfolio.


COURSE

SYLLABUS

Week Lecture Title Sub topic

1Getting Ready to Learn

• Making the transition (from school to university)

• Characteristics of successful students

• Using learning styles to enhance performance

2Goal Setting

• Setting goals for the new semester

• Writing effective goal statements

• Using the Learning Management System

3Library & Campus Resources

• Using the resources in the library

• Making the most of college resources

4Time Management &

Organizational Skills

• Optimising study time

• Organising study time

• Using time-management strategies to stay motivated

• Reducing procrastination

5

Memory, Learning & Improving

Concentration

• Understanding memory processes

• Memory strategies

• Understanding concentration

• Strategies for improving concentration

• Reading/study system (SQ3R)

6Taking Lecture Notes

• Taking lecture notes

• Effective note-taking system

7Academic Integrity &

Performance

• Avoiding plagiarism

• - Calculating grade point average


-BOOK REFERENCES-


Van Blerkom, D. L. (2009). College Study Skills: Becoming a

strategic learner (6th ed.). MA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning.

You may ask MR.GOOGLE to find best information

for you!

-WEB REFERENCES-


CLASS POLICIES

• REGISTERED STUDENTS:• Students must make sure they registered the correct course code and group

number.

• ATTENDANCE:• Students must achieved at least 80% attendance.• Those who get below 80% will be FAIL.

• Students must be punctual and those who are late more than 15 minutes will be assumed as absent.

• NOTES:• You may get it from me or u can download from i-learn.

• ASSIGNMENTS/TESTS:• Students must submit all the given assignment and portfolio. Plagiarism is

not allowed.

• Assignments, projects, class works are compulsory.


UED102 LecturerSUHAILAH MOHD YUSOFLecturer of Computer Science

Faculty of Computer & Mathematical

Sciences

Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Kedah

Mobile Number : 011-11418288

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-COURSE ASSESSMENT-


PORRTFOLIO:60%

INDIVIDUAL WORK

PORRTFOLIO:60%

INDIVIDUAL WORK

ASSIGNMENT:40%

GROUP WORK

ASSIGNMENT:40%

GROUP WORK

ASSESSMENT:100%

ASSESSMENTS (100% COURSEWORK)ASSESSMENTS (100% COURSEWORK)ASSESSMENTS (100% COURSEWORK)ASSESSMENTS (100% COURSEWORK)

A. Assignment (40%) – Group Work

Objective:

to provide students with the platform to document their experience as university students,and work as a team to complete the assigned task.

Duration:

Week 2 – assignment & Week 5 - submission

Instruction:

Students have to prepare a creative 10-minute video presentation of their visit to fiveimportant places on campus (e.g. the HEP office, Bursary, library, food center, etc.). They haveto use their creativity to make their presentation as interesting as possible. The video needs tobe uploaded onto an online platform which will be identified by the respective lecturer.

Note: The total marks (see Video Presentation Rubric) have to be converted to 40%.


A. Assignment (40%) A. Assignment (40%) A. Assignment (40%) A. Assignment (40%) –––– Group WorkGroup WorkGroup WorkGroup WorkVIDEO PRESENTATION RUBRICVIDEO PRESENTATION RUBRICVIDEO PRESENTATION RUBRICVIDEO PRESENTATION RUBRIC


B. Study Skills Portfolio (60%) – optional: e-Portfolio [Individual Work]

Objective:

to introduce the students to the concept of documenting the processes in identifying learningstrategies that they utilized throughout the semester.

Significance:

It is anticipated that students will benefit from this task as they determine systematically thelearning strategies that fit their learning style and personality, which in turn will enable them toobserve the impact of these strategies on their learning process. Furthermore, the portfoliomay be used as a reference for the students as they progress in their academic studies.

Instruction:

To develop a Study Skills portfolio, students are required to prepare documents thatdemonstrate their individual study skills and strategies that they have utilized throughout thesemester. The documents are related to the chapters/subtopics within the syllabus. Thechapters/subtopics are:

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Topic 1: Getting Ready to Learn

• Learning Style Inventory

Topic 2: Goals Setting

• Goal Statements – The Five Step Approach

Topic 3: Library & Campus Resources

• Notes on Library Tour

Topic 4: Time Management & Organizational Skills

• Fixed-Commitment Calendar

• Job Task Analysis

• Prioritized To-Do List

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Topic 5: Memory, Learning & Improving Concentration

• Memory Strategies (Activity 4-1: Van Blerkom, 2009, pg. 90)

• Organizational Strategies (Activity 4.7: Van Blerkom, 2009, pg. 107) - optional

• Concentration Strategies (Activity 6.1: Van Blerkom, 2009, pg. 144)

• Concentration Chart (Figure 6.4: Van Blerkom, 2009, pg. 161)

• Reading Text (Figure 12.3: Van Blerkom, 2009, pg. 309)

Topic 6: Taking Lecture Notes

• Note-Taking Strategies (Activity 5-1: Van Blerkom, 2009, pg. 116)

• Note-taking Exercise using the Cornell Method

Topic 7: Academic Integrity & Performance

• GPA Worksheet

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B. Study Skills Portfolio (60%) B. Study Skills Portfolio (60%) B. Study Skills Portfolio (60%) B. Study Skills Portfolio (60%) –––– optional: eoptional: eoptional: eoptional: e----Portfolio [Individual Portfolio [Individual Portfolio [Individual Portfolio [Individual Work]Work]Work]Work]

STUDY SKILLS PORTFOLIO RUBRICSTUDY SKILLS PORTFOLIO RUBRICSTUDY SKILLS PORTFOLIO RUBRICSTUDY SKILLS PORTFOLIO RUBRIC


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B. Study Skills Portfolio (60%) B. Study Skills Portfolio (60%) B. Study Skills Portfolio (60%) B. Study Skills Portfolio (60%) –––– optional: eoptional: eoptional: eoptional: e----Portfolio [Individual Portfolio [Individual Portfolio [Individual Portfolio [Individual Work]Work]Work]Work]

STUDY SKILLS PORTFOLIO RUBRICSTUDY SKILLS PORTFOLIO RUBRICSTUDY SKILLS PORTFOLIO RUBRICSTUDY SKILLS PORTFOLIO RUBRIC

Required Items

1. Learning Style Inventory

2. Goal Statements – The Five Step Approach

3. Notes on Library Tour

4. Fixed-Commitment Calendar

5. Job Task Analysis

6. Prioritized To-Do List

7. Memory Strategies (Activity 4-1: Van Blerkom, 2009, pg. 90)

8. Organizational Strategies (Activity 4.7: Van Blerkom, 2009, pg. 107) - optional

9. Concentration Strategies (Activity 6.1: Van Blerkom, 2009, pg. 144)

10. Concentration Chart (Figure 6.4: Van Blerkom, 2009, pg. 161)

11. Reading Text (Figure 12.3: Van Blerkom, 2009, pg. 309)

12. Note-Taking Strategies (Activity 5-1: Van Blerkom, 2009, pg. 116)

13. Note-taking Exercise using the Cornell Method

14. GPA Worksheet Prepared by: Suhailah Mohd Yusof

ARE YOU READY TO LEARN ?

UED102 :

SOFT SKILLS


-Getting Ready to Learn-

UED102 :

SOFT SKILLS


Learning Objectives

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• Making the transition (from school to university)Making the transition (from school to university)Making the transition (from school to university)Making the transition (from school to university)

• Characteristics of successful studentsCharacteristics of successful studentsCharacteristics of successful studentsCharacteristics of successful students

• Using learning styles to enhance performanceUsing learning styles to enhance performanceUsing learning styles to enhance performanceUsing learning styles to enhance performance


MAKING THE TRANSITION MAKING THE TRANSITION MAKING THE TRANSITION MAKING THE TRANSITION (FROM SCHOOL TO UNIVERSITY)(FROM SCHOOL TO UNIVERSITY)(FROM SCHOOL TO UNIVERSITY)(FROM SCHOOL TO UNIVERSITY)

ICE BREAKING


Lets try this!


LEARNING STYLES & CHARACTERISTICS OF LEARNING STYLES & CHARACTERISTICS OF LEARNING STYLES & CHARACTERISTICS OF LEARNING STYLES & CHARACTERISTICS OF SUCCESSFUL STUDENTSSUCCESSFUL STUDENTSSUCCESSFUL STUDENTSSUCCESSFUL STUDENTS

8 STEPS TO COLLEGE SUCCESS8 STEPS TO COLLEGE SUCCESS8 STEPS TO COLLEGE SUCCESS8 STEPS TO COLLEGE SUCCESS


Attend All Classes.

• One of the best ways to be successful in college is to attend all classes. Although you will be tested on material from the course text, most of the test questions will come from lectures.

Become an Active Learner.

• Unlike high school, in college, you can’t learn all of the material just reading over it a couple of times. You need to write and recite the information to get it into long-term memory.

Participate in Class.

• If you feel a bit uncomfortable participating in class, set a goal to either ask or answer one question during each class. Once you begin participating, you’ll feel more a part of the class and will become more actively involved in the learning process.

Get to Know Your Lecturers.

• Take a few minutes and stop to talk with your lecturer before or after class or during office hours. Ask a question about thematerial or check on your progress in the course. If you get to know your instructors, you may feel more comfortable asking for help when you need it.

8 STEPS TO COLLEGE SUCCESS8 STEPS TO COLLEGE SUCCESS8 STEPS TO COLLEGE SUCCESS8 STEPS TO COLLEGE SUCCESS

Form Study Groups with Friends.

•Study Groups of about 3-4 people are known to be very effective. However, make sure that you include friends who are serious about doing well in their studies, because only then they will contribute.

Stay Up to Date with Your Work.

•Many new college students have difficulty keeping up with all of the reading that’s assigned in class. If you get behind in your reading, you may never have time to catch up. The workload in college just increases as the semester progresses. Never procrastinate!

Be Receptive to Change.

•If the strategies that you used in high school aren’t working, ask you lecturer or tutor for suggestions for different ways to learn. Even though the strategies that they suggest may not seem like they’ll work, you must be willing to give them a chance. If you don’t make changes in the way you take notes, read your texts or prepare for exams, for example, you won’t see changes in your performance.

Work Hard This Semester.

•Forget about doing all your assignments in the evening. If you’re taking fifteen credits this semester, you’ll need a minimum of thirty hours (two hours outside of class for every hour in class) to do your work. If you want high grades, if you work slowly or if you’re taking difficult courses, you’ll need more time to do your work well.


-Goal Setting &Learning Management

System-

UED102 :

SOFT SKILLS


Learning Objectives


• CHARACTERISTICS OF GOALS

• ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL GOALS

• SETTING GOALS FOR THE NEW SEMESTER

• WRITING EFFECTIVE GOAL STATEMENTS

• USING THE LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM(LMS)

GOAL SETTINGGOAL SETTINGGOAL SETTINGGOAL SETTING

Definition:• the ends toward which we direct our effort• things we want to achieveImportant?help motivate you to do work, attend classes and studyfor exams.You can actually improve your academic performance inuniversity by learning to set goals that motivate you to dowell and that increase your chance for success.


CHARACTERISTICS OF GOALSCHARACTERISTICS OF GOALSCHARACTERISTICS OF GOALSCHARACTERISTICS OF GOALS


goals should be self-chosen

goals should be moderately

challenging

goals should be realistic

goals should be

measurable

goals should be specific

goals should be finite

goals should be positive

ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL GOALSACADEMIC AND PERSONAL GOALSACADEMIC AND PERSONAL GOALSACADEMIC AND PERSONAL GOALS


What do you understand from this sub-topic?

WRITING EFFECTIVE GOAL WRITING EFFECTIVE GOAL WRITING EFFECTIVE GOAL WRITING EFFECTIVE GOAL STATEMENTS STATEMENTS STATEMENTS STATEMENTS


Step 1:

Write Down What You Want to

Accomplish

Step 2:

Write Down Any Obstacles

Step 3:

Write Down Any Resources

Available to You

Step 4:

Review and Revise Your

Tentative Goal Statement

Step 5:

Polish Your Goal

Statement

ACTIVITY 1ACTIVITY 1ACTIVITY 1ACTIVITY 1WRITING EFFECTIVE GOAL STATEMENTS WRITING EFFECTIVE GOAL STATEMENTS WRITING EFFECTIVE GOAL STATEMENTS WRITING EFFECTIVE GOAL STATEMENTS –––– THE FIVE STEP APPROACHTHE FIVE STEP APPROACHTHE FIVE STEP APPROACHTHE FIVE STEP APPROACH


LEARNING MANAGEMENT LEARNING MANAGEMENT LEARNING MANAGEMENT LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM(LMS)SYSTEM(LMS)SYSTEM(LMS)SYSTEM(LMS)


• A software application that allows instructors to create, document,

track, report and deliver courses to students

• helps the instructors to deliver material to the students, administer

tests and other assignments, track student progress, and manage

record-keeping.

• In UiTM, the Learning Management System (LMS) is called i-Learn.

• i-Learn aims to help students increase the skills of technology use,

and improve knowledge acquisition and information sharing.

-Library & Campus

Resources-

UED102 :

SOFT SKILLS


Learning Objectives


• USING THE RESOURCES IN THE LIBRARY

• MAKING THE MOST OF COLLEGE RESOURCES

LIBRARYLIBRARYLIBRARYLIBRARY


The library is a key resource as it

provides collection of books and

journals and coordinates an

electronic gateway to a massive

online information. However,

accessing these resources requires

library information and skills that

are essential for your students.

LIBRARY ACADEMIC SERVICES

1.Library Orientation Briefing

2.Library Tour

3.Information Skills Classes

4.Help Desk Services

5.Research Consultation Service

6.Information Discovery

7.Library Outreach Programme

8.Library Mobile InfoKiosk

9.Live Chat Service

10.Digital Map

11.Collection of Companies Yearly Report

12.Collection Government Annual Report and Publication

13.Endnote and Mendeley Services

14.Research Skills Classes

15.Report of UiTM Indexed Publication in Scopus and Web of Science

CAMPUS RESOURCESCAMPUS RESOURCESCAMPUS RESOURCESCAMPUS RESOURCES


There are 3 major types of campus resources that your need to know:

1.Academic Resources – Library, Information Technology & Computing, Registrar

2.Housing, Dining, and Transportation Resources – Buses, Dining Places

3.Student Organization Resources – Extra-Curricular, Leisure Activities

GROUP ASSIGNMENT GROUP ASSIGNMENT GROUP ASSIGNMENT GROUP ASSIGNMENT ---- 40%40%40%40%


Instruct your students to prepare a creative 10-minute video presentation of their

visit to five important places on campus (e.g. the HEP Office, Bursary, Library, food

center, etc.). They need to use their creativity to make their video presentation as

interesting as possible. The students have to submit their video presentation in

Week 5.

-Time Management

&

Organizational Skills-

UED102 :

SOFT SKILLS


Learning Objectives


• OPTIMISING STUDY TIME

• ORGANISING STUDY TIME

• USING TIME-MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES TO STAY

• MOTIVATED REDUCING PROCRASTINATION

TERMSTERMSTERMSTERMS


• Academic planner – is a system that will allow the students to plan out their entire academic career.

• Block schedule – is an effective format for a weekly schedule since it provides a concise visual representation.

• Procrastination – this is simply putting off a task for another occasion.

• Self-regulating attitudes and behaviours – able to monitor independent time consistently.

FIVE STRATEGIES TO DEVELOP A SUCCESSFUL FIVE STRATEGIES TO DEVELOP A SUCCESSFUL FIVE STRATEGIES TO DEVELOP A SUCCESSFUL FIVE STRATEGIES TO DEVELOP A SUCCESSFUL SYSTEM OF STUDYSYSTEM OF STUDYSYSTEM OF STUDYSYSTEM OF STUDY


1. use a weekly schedule

2. use a daily planner

3. use a semester calendar

4. balance academic with social and personal demands

5. avoid procrastination

ACTIVITY 1ACTIVITY 1ACTIVITY 1ACTIVITY 1PERSONAL SCHEDULE (30 MINUTES)PERSONAL SCHEDULE (30 MINUTES)PERSONAL SCHEDULE (30 MINUTES)PERSONAL SCHEDULE (30 MINUTES)


REDUCING PROCRASTINATIONREDUCING PROCRASTINATIONREDUCING PROCRASTINATIONREDUCING PROCRASTINATION


PROCRASTINATION (avoiding

and postponing what should

be taken care of now) can rob

you of your time and detail

your best intentions.

COMMON REASONS WHY PEOPLE PROCRASTINATE

1. Being a perfectionist

2. Avoiding failure

3. Avoiding success

4. Being rebellious

5. Feeling overwhelmed

6. Being lazy

ADVANTAGES OF BEING ORGANISED

If you organize your time well, you will:

1. keep on schedule and meet deadline;

2. reduce stress caused by a feeling of lack of control over your work schedule;

3. Complete work with less pressure and fulfil your potential;

4. build your confidence about your ability to cope;

5. avoid overlapping assignments and having to juggle more than one piece of work at a time.

STRATEGIES TO OVERCOME PROCRASTINATION

1. Know what you should accomplish

2. Determine deadlines

3. Use schedule/planners/calendars

4. Prioritize

5. Break a task into a series of steps

6. Do the unpleasant task first

7. Change how you think about the task

8. Have fun with the activity

9. Establish rewards as personal incentives for

completion

ACTIVITY 2ACTIVITY 2ACTIVITY 2ACTIVITY 2DESIGNATING PRIORITIES (30 MINUTES)DESIGNATING PRIORITIES (30 MINUTES)DESIGNATING PRIORITIES (30 MINUTES)DESIGNATING PRIORITIES (30 MINUTES)


ACTIVITY 3ACTIVITY 3ACTIVITY 3ACTIVITY 3TIME MANAGEMENT TIPS (30 MINUTES)TIME MANAGEMENT TIPS (30 MINUTES)TIME MANAGEMENT TIPS (30 MINUTES)TIME MANAGEMENT TIPS (30 MINUTES)


TIME TIME TIME TIME MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT TIPSTIPSTIPSTIPS


� Plan for rewards after unpleasant tasks.

� Do the most unpleasant tasks first.

� Learn to say no.

� Plan for change (involve others and ask for help if needed).

� If you are too busy, ask, "What is essential?"

� When you are indecisive or unsure, remember that you can rarely be 100

percent sure.

� Waiting is inevitable; plan for it.

� Let someone else do when possible (delegate).

� Finish fully. It leaves you energized and motivated.

� Do one thing at a time.

� Watch out for the TYRANNY of the urgent!

� Let others make the smaller decisions.

� Model, ask, and observe.

� Planning for one minute saves four or five minutes in the execution of a

task.

� Once you have found the extra time, enjoy it!

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