A. University 教师 Senate Legislation
12月2日, 1997, 大学教务委员会通过了一项新的通识教育计划,将于夏季生效, 1999.
该立法的一个关键要素要求每个一年级学生(学士学位)完成一年级研讨会,其目标如下:
- “让学生从本科学习一开始就参与学习,引导他们进入学术社区,这样他们就能在以后选择的专业中获得经验."
- "Facilitate student's adjustment to the high expectations, 要求工作负载, 增加学术自由和其他方面的过渡到大学生活."
While courses designed to achieve these objectives may have many forms, 每个第一年的研讨会都有一定的实施原则:它们有学术内容, are offered for academic credit, 并由在十大正规赌博平台大全至少有三年教学经验的正规教师授课.
- 有学术内容;
- introduce students to University study;
- introduce students to Penn State as an academic community, including fields of studies 和 areas of interest available to them;
- 让学生熟悉宾州州立大学的学习工具和资源;
- 为学生提供与全职教师和其他学生在他们感兴趣的学术领域发展关系的机会;
- 向学生介绍他们作为大学社区成员的责任.
B. From the Office of the Vice Provost 和 Dean for Undergraduate Education
第一年研讨会(FYS)是十大正规赌博平台大全修订的通识教育要求的一个组成部分. 这项修订后的规定适用于1999年夏季入学的所有新生. 第一年研讨会的目的是向新生介绍一个开放和有目的的学习社区, 和 to help them develop the habits 和 pleasures of good scholarship. Working with regular faculty members in a small class environment, they will learn that expectations of personal integrity, 努力程度, 和 civility at Penn State are much higher than in high school, 但是有很多人, 车辆, 和 support to help them meet those expectations. They can learn to take charge of their own education, 为实习做计划, 国际经验, 研究, 和, 在一般情况下, 成为积极的学习者. 他们会发现学习的生活习惯是令人满意的,有用的,必要的.
Commonly Asked Questions for Students:
- Which courses are 一年级的课程 Courses?
第一年的研讨会(FYS)由课程缩写“PSU”或后缀“S”来标识," indicating that the course is a first-year seminar; "T," indicating that the course is an honors course 和 a first-year seminar; or "X,这表明这门课程既是写作密集型课程,又是第一年的研讨班. - Are 一年级的课程 courses included in the Schedule of Courses?
是的. All 一年级的课程 courses are published in the Schedule of Courses. These courses are included along with all other courses. - Must I enroll in a 一年级的课程 course?
是的. 所有1999年夏季入学的新生必须注册并成功完成第一年的研讨会课程. 这是一项毕业要求,将被记录在你的学位审核中. In the rare case where you do not complete a FYS as a freshman, you will be required to provide evidence of suitable substitution work. - When should I register for a 一年级的课程?
You should follow the specific advising provided by your college. 一般来说,所有新生都会在第一学期或第二学期注册第一年的研讨会课程. - Which 一年级的课程 course should I register for?
You should follow the specific advising provided by your college. 信息将在FTCAP期间通过学院的学术咨询中心提供给你. - 如果我在完成第一年的研讨会课程后换了学院或换了专业,我还需要再上一门第一年的研讨会课程吗?
No. To fulfill the graduation requirement, you need to successfully complete only one 一年级的课程 course. - How do I register for a 一年级的课程 course?
In the same manner as you would register for any other course. Follow the published registration instructions for your campus. 在某些情况下, 学院可能会限制他们提供的第一年研讨会课程的入学人数. 在这种情况下,你需要在学院或系办公室注册课程. - 如果我是临时的, 与学位, or transfer student from another institution, will I have to take a 一年级的课程?
No. The FYS Seminar is intended for entering freshman degree c和idates.
All first year seminars at Berks will address the following core elements. 这些目标的目的是帮助平衡过渡到大学主题与课程的认可课程内容, as m和ated by the Senate legislation. These student outcomes may be accomplished through in-class activities, 课外作业, student attendance at out-of-class workshops 和 events, 在线学习, 等.
1. 学术成就.
教师将为学生提供学习大学学术特点的机会.
学生的目标:
1a. 了解个人和职业道德以及学术诚信政策和流程.
1b. Application of effective learning strategies; i.e. 记笔记和时间管理
1c. Knowledge of academic policies 和 programs at Penn State
1d. Knowledge of resources at Penn State 和 the campus.
1e. Knowledge of support services on campus
1f. Increased self-awareness of his or her role in a university setting, 学术兴趣, 专业追求, 职业目标.
2. 沟通.
教师应该创造一个鼓励跨课程交流学习方法的课堂环境.
学生的目标:
2a. Underst和 one's responsibility to participate in discussions
2b. Underst和 importance of using formal English in written communication
2c. Demonstrate oral, written, 和 visual presentation skills
3. 研究 和 Undergraduate Scholarship.
教师将让学生参与提高技能、培养积极的学术态度和求知态度的活动.
学生的目标:
3a. 展示使用原始资料、图书馆和电子研究的技能
3b. Appreciate the nature of scholarship 和 研究
4. 批判性思维.
教师 will create activities that encourage students? 运用理性思维和信息分析,包括修辞策略.
学生的目标:
4a. Learn strategies for problem-solving, 富有成效的质疑, 创造性的方法, 以及信息评估.
4b. Appreciate 和 respect multiple perspectives.
5. Community Building 和 Diversity.
教师 will encourage collaborative learning 和 support students? 努力与大学环境的许多不同组成部分和多样性联系起来.
学生的目标:
5a. Discuss the Penn State Principles.
5b. Learn skills to work constructively in teams
5c. Participate in at least one out-of-class cultural event
5d. 了解他或她在与教师,其他学生和大学工作人员的关系中的角色.
5e. Demonstrate awareness of diversity.
6. 计算机知识.
教师将要求在完成一些作业时使用计算机技术.
学生的目标
6a. Use email in context of the course.
6b. Use wordprocessing to complete assignments.
6a. Use electronic resources such as ANGEL.
7. 职业意识
教师将要求学生参加活动,以提高他们对职业和个人职业目标的认识.
学生的目标
7a. Demonstrate awareness of the career services available at Penn State.
7b. 了解相关职业的核心特点,并与自己的个人目标相匹配
7c. Demonstrate underst和ing of career decision making process.
可选元素. 如果时间允许,教师可以考虑包括以下任何主题. 本文档的参考资料部分列出了可用于教授这些主题的人员.
影响学业成功的健康、健康和个人适应问题
Underst和ing of individual learning styles 和 interpersonal preferences
Additional technology skills: Powerpoint, create student websites Additional knowledge 和 practice in group skills
Additional study skills development
Learning styles, time management, test taking skills
压力管理
学术专业探索
Additional coverage of diversity
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