TLC for Biology 1

1. Be prepared. Bring your textbook, syllabus, and any pertinent materials related to your class. Any forms of assessment are extremely helpful.
2. Be on time. Sessions are one hour in length. The tutors need all of this time in order to provide each participant with the necessary attention and detail to his/her progress. Workshops are available at both our MMC and BBC campuses. CfAS, MMC is located in the Green Library, room 120 (next to Starbucks). CfAS, BBC is located in Academic One, room 160.
3. Be consistent. In order to receive your extra credit points, you must complete all five sessions throughout the semester. This is an opportunity for you to earn more points for your class. Sessions cannot be skipped, missed, or partially completed.
4. Be receptive. You will receive a variety of strategies, graphic organizers, mnemonics, and study rubrics throughout these sessions. Not all of them may apply to BSC 2010, but they may be useful in another course. Keep these in your ‘metacognitive bank’ and ask your tutor questions.
5. Be responsible. Once you register for a workshop at CfAS you are reserving a place that no other student can take. Be considerate of these workshops. Keep your Panther ID handy when you check in with the front desk. You must enter your information at the front area of our center, and make sure that your tutor records your attendance. At the end of the semester, these records will be submitted to your professor.

Session 1: Prepare for Success

This workshop will have students brainstorm on different components of their class structure and how that can affect their learning.

Session 2: Reading Strategies

Students will be introduced to reading strategies (SQ3R & PACE) that can be used as helpful tools to have a deeper understanding of the biology content. Students will also be introduced to the SCORE study strategy, which helps students to understand readings that have visual aids.

Session 3: Vocabulary and Note-Taking Strategies

Students will be participating in a vocabulary strategy exercise (using morphology) to understand the relationships among word parts and their meanings in the biology context. Students will be introduced to various note-taking styles to aid in condensing information, identifying main ideas, and understanding key concepts within the biology content.

Session 4: Study Strategies

This session will focus on providing students with resource tools and strategies to aid students in studying effectively.

Session 5: Exam Preparation Breakdown

The final session will provide students with tips and strategies on how to best prepare for an exam. Students will also be introduced to test-taking strategies that can support student achievement.