Courses

In conjunction with the Department of Counseling and Personnel Services, the Learning Assistance service offers the following courses:

• EDCP 108B - Learning Strategies (1 credit)
• EDCP 108G - Transfer Students in the University (1 credit)
• EDCP 108M - Math Study Skills and Building Confidence (1 credit)
• EDCP 108R - Returning Students in the University (1 credit)
• EDCP 318N - Leadership in Collaborative Learning Groups (3 credits)
• Peer Assisted Learning (3 credits)

EDCP 108B - Learning Strategies (1 credit)

• Designed to help students become more efficient and active learners
  • Offered during the fall and spring semesters as a half-semester or full-semester course
  • Offered as the Summer and Winter Retention Program during the Winter & Summer Terms for students who are in academic difficulty or have been dismissed from the university
  • Provides instruction in the following areas:

    Goal Setting Time Mamagement Active Listening Note Taking Reading Comprehension Study Techniques

    Learning Styles Test Preparation Test-taking Techniques University Resources Academic Planning

EDCP 108G - Transfer Students in the University (1 credit)

• Designed for transfer students (from 2 year or 4 year colleges) to help ease their transition to UMCP
  • Offered during the fall and spring semesters as a full-semester course
  • Offers students a review of study skills, time management, and the resources available for student success
  • Introduces students to key information about campus life and services for transfer students
  • Helps students develop a supportive campus network

EDCP 108M - Math Study Skills and Building Confidence (1 credit)

• Designed for students who are experiencing difficulty in learning math, or for students studying math education
  • Offered twice during the fall and spring semesters as a half-semester course
  • Designed as an independent study & hybrid course
  • Studies the Affective, Behavioral, and Cognitive Dimensions of Learning Math
  • Offers students instruction in study skills, time management, and the resources available for student success in math
  • Supported on the elms.umd.edu BlackBoard site

EDCP 108R - Returning Students in the University (1 credit)

• Designed for students 25 years or older who have had a break in their formal education and are returning to school
  • Offered during the fall and spring semesters as a full-semester course
  • Offers students a review of study skills, time management, and the resources available for student success
  • Introduces the student to campus resources and information about campus life
  • Helps students develop a supportive campus network

EDCP 318N - Leadership in Collaborative Learning Groups (3 credits)

• Designed for leaders in the Guided Study Session Program or other collaborative learning group programs
  • Students understand themselves as learners
  • Group facilitation and assessment strategies
  • Learning and motivational strategies to support learning in content areas

Peer Assisted Learning (3 credits)

• Designed for peer helps in LAS peer assisted learning program (PAL)
  • The class prepares PALs to participate in the peer helping role by teaching:
    • Communication and processing skills
    • Learning strategies