The Successful Scholar

The Successful Scholar

Do you want a higher GPA? Need some help? I went from barely graduating with my bachelor's degree to having a 4.0 GPA in my master's. This is how ...

The information contained in this course will aid in the development of the whole individual in becoming a lifelong learning and a dedicated scholar, achieving higher grades and developing a deeper understanding of one’s personalized learning preferences. In education, these preferences are called learning styles.

A learning style is the way that different individuals learn information or a topic. A style of learning refers to an individual's preferred way to absorb, process, comprehend and retain information. A learning style refers to an individual's method of making sense of new material, commonly done through sight, touch and sound.

Various learning and studying strategies will be introduced in addition to necessary planning and organizing skills. Students will be familiarized with several learning theories and develop a proficiency in time management, test-taking techniques, note-taking skills, study methods and learning from a textbook.

Each section within the course contains several categories with videos, assignments and additional resources. There is also a document with the transcribed script for some of the videos for convenience.

Topics explored include choosing a major, developing a personalized learning plan based on validated learning theories, practicing study aids, familiarizing oneself with the campus community, developing professional relationships, creating career foundations in addition to other vital components for the successful scholar.

How I Graduated with a 4.0 GPA

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What you will learn

• Students will:
• Know the value of higher education and how to achieve success.
• Identify learning styles and personalize learning strategies.

Rating: 5

Level: All Levels

Duration: 3.5 hours

Instructor: Tracy Atkinson