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Lynn McClelland
English/Humanities Instructor


Online AAA 115 Course Outline

Warning: Due Dates are closer than they appear!

Module One
    Aug. 28th

    Get On Course to Your Success
  • Welcome
  • Get to Know You & PVCC
  • Syllabus and Due Dates Quiz
  • Pre-assessment
  • Teaming Up
  • Take Self-Assessment & Complete Journal 1
  • Read pages 10-17
  • Scan chapter 2; preview questions

Module Two
    Due Sept. 3rd

    Take Charge of Your Life
  • Adopting the Creator Role
  • Mastering Creator Language
  • Inner Critic, Inner Defender, Inner Guide
  • Fixed vs Growth Mindset
  • Effective Notetaking
  • Read Chapter 2
  • Complete Journal 4 & 6
  • Find a victim example and a creator example from Internet sources
  • Taking the Learning Styles Inventory


Module Three
    Due Sept. 11th

    Maximize Your Brain & Your Learning
  • Discover Your Preferred Learning Style
  • What the brain needs for Optimal Learning
  • Efffective Reading; Notetaking
  • Quiz #2
  • Read about your preferred Learning Style and do journal questions
  • Practice using SQ3R and effective notetaking on Chapter 3.
  • Create an Active Reading Log.


Module Four
    Due Sept. 18th

    Discover Meaningful Goals & Get Going!
  • Creating Inner Motivation
  • Design a compelling life plan
  • The Power of Goal Setting
  • Committment creates method
  • Write a Personal Affirmation
  • Journal 8, 9, 10
  • Complete the Master Goal Worksheet and Goals Chart in back of text pages 19, 23.
  • Complete Time Log.


Module Five
    Due Sept. 25th

    Manage Your Time & Energy So You Reach Your Goals
  • Quiz #3
  • Acting on Purpose
  • Employing Self-Management Tools
  • Developing Self-Discipline
  • Overcoming Procrastination
  • Journal 11, 13
  • Study Time: Quantity or Quality - page 31 in back of text
  • Take quickie MBTI.
  • Read pages 101 - 110 in text.


Module Six
    Due Oct. 2nd

    Accomplish More with Mutually Supportive Relationships
  • Working effectively with others
  • Create a support network
  • Campus resources revisited
  • Understanding differences, valuing diversity
  • Create an Active Reading Log of Self-Awareness chapter.
  • Complete Journal on interdependence & diversity topics.


Module Seven
    Due Oct. 9th

    Self-Awareness
  • Quiz #4
  • Changing self-defeating habits
  • Write your own success rules
  • Test taking strategies
  • Journal 20, 22
  • Create an Active Reading Log of EQ chapter.
  • Educational Planning
  • Choosing a Major
  • Begin Philisophy of Success Paper


Module Eight
    Due Oct. 14th

    Develop Emotional Intelligence
  • What is Emotional Intelligence?
  • Managing emotions of upset
  • Effective reducing stress
  • Journal 27, 28
  • Stress Management Plan
  • Turn in Philosophy of Success Paper
  • Celebrate!


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