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The Writing Committee meets the second Thursday of every month from 1:15 to 2:40 p.m.
in Building 6, Room 112. Part-timers are strongly encouraged to join the discussion.
If you have any questions, you are encouraged to contact the Chair of the Committee,
Sun Ezzell, at (909) 274-6334 or at sezzell@mtsac.edu.
Archived Minutes
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The Math Committee meets the fourth Tuesday of every month from 1:15 to 2:40 p.m.
in Building 6, Room 112. Part-timers are strongly encouraged to join the discussion.
If you have any questions, you are encouraged to contact the Chair of the Committee,
Martha Hall, at (909) 274-6381 or at mhall@mtsac.edu.
Archived Minutes
To request archived minutes please contact Committee Chair.Faculty Resources
LERN 48 - Basic Math Skills Review
LERN 49 - Math Skills Review
- Mt. SAC Grade Template (excel file)
Save the excel file to the local computer.
The Reading Committee meets the third Thursday of every month from 1:15 to 2:40 p.m.
in Building 6, Room 112. Part-timers are strongly encouraged to join the discussion.
If you have any questions, you are encouraged to contact the Chairs of the Committee,
Ema Burman, at (909) 274-4485 or at eburman@mtsac.edu, or, Michelle Sampat, at (909) 274-4486 or at msampat@mtsac.edu.
Archived Minutes
To request archived minutes please contact Committee Chair.Faculty Resources
READ 70 - Improving Reading Comprehension
- Curriculum
- Syllabus Model
- Rubric for Outcomes
- Grading Rationale
- Activities
- Handouts
- Henmy Penny Questions
- Four Levels of Comprehension
- Essential Question
READ 80 - Developing Reading Comprehension
READ 90 - Preparing for College Reading
READ 100 - Analysis and Critical Reading
Policy on Reading Texts
Any book used in READ classes must be selected from the approved list of books. Any book that is offered by the department for use must be approved by the members of the Reading Committee. The Reading Committee will meet to consider any proposed book different from currently used books for the following semester. If any instructor has a book that he/she would like to be considered, the book and a rationale for adopting it must be submitted to the Reading Committee. The Committee will determine which, if any, books will be deleted from the list.
The Study Techniques Committee meets the first Thursday of every month from 1:15 to 2:40 p.m. in Building 6, Room 112. Part-timers are strongly encouraged to join the discussion. If you have any questions, you are encouraged to contact Carolyn Robinson at (909) 274-6333 or at cfrobinson@mtsac.edu, or Lori Walker at (909) 274-3027 or at LWalker@mtsac.edu.
Faculty Resources | Best Practices | Learning Pathways
Archived Minutes
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STDY 80 - Studying and Learning: Foundations for Success
Outcomes (12/2006)
Using a brain-based research perspective, students will:
- Identify cognitive and affective strengths and weaknesses through development of self-awareness strategies
- Become aware of various learning strategy systems
- Apply learning strategies learned in Study Techniques to other classes
- Assess their own learning strategies
- Develop effective academic research strategies
STDY 85A - Test-Taking and Stress Management
STDY 85B - Notetaking and Listening
STDY 85C - Study Techniques and Skills for Online Learning
STDY 85D - Goal Setting and Time Management
STDY 85E - Memory and Concentration
STDY 100 - Student Achievement and Fundamentals of Learning
Outcomes (12/2006)
Using a brain-based research perspective, students will:
- Apply metacognitive strategies to develop self-awareness of cognitive and affective strengths and weaknesses and modify to promote successful learning
- Develop and evaluate effective personalized learning strategies.
- Evaluate personalized system of learning strategies and modify as needed
- Evaluate the effectiveness of academic research strategies
Best Practices
E-Checkers and Pleasantness Raters Note Taking Strategies Brain-based Using a Brain-Based Approach Knowledge is Power Exercise Knowledge is Power Exercise Student Guideline Summary of Natural-Learning Stages Major Points about Learning for Students The Brain's Innate Resources and The Five Rules of the BrainLearning Pathways
Faculty Learning Pathways Introduction Introduction Letter to Students Concept Mapping Effective Listening Goal Setting and Personal Values Learning Styles / Personality Types Memory Note Taking Research Process Stress Management Test Taking and Test Anxiety Textbook Reading Time Management
The Faculty Meeting meets the second Tuesday of every month from 1:15 to 2:40 p.m.
in Building 6, Room 112.
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