Altshuler Learning Enhancement Center

Learning Strategies Workshops: Fall 2009

Each workshop lasts an hour, including self-assessment, instruction, and take-home information to help put new techniques to work. Drop in for one or all sessions -- no reservations required. In the listing below, click on each workshop's name to go to a short description.

LOCATION: 202 Loyd Center

TOPIC	DAY		TIME
The Big Squeeze: Succeeding in College while Raising a Family	M 8/31		NOON
	T 9/1		5 PM
Time Management	W 9/2		4 PM
Organization	Th 9/3		4 PM
Textbook Study-Reading	T 9/8		5 PM
Taking & Using Notes	W 9/9		5 PM
The Transfer Student Perspective: Your Transition to SMU	Th 9/10		12:30 PM
			5 PM
Preparing for Tests	M 9/14		5 PM
Essay Exams	T 9/15		5 PM
Multiple Choice Tests	W 9/16		4 PM
Reducing Test Anxiety	Th 9/17		5 PM
Time Management	T 9/22		4 PM
Taking & Using Notes	Th 10/1		4 PM
Concentration	M 10/5		4 PM
Using Your Learning & Memory Styles	Th 10/15		5 PM
Textbook Study-Reading	M 10/19		5 PM
GPA 101: SMU Survival Skills	W 10/28		5 PM
Preparing for Tests	M 11/2		4 PM
Essay Exams	T 11/3		5 PM
Multiple Choice Tests	W 11/4		4 PM
Test Anxiety	Th 11/5		5 PM
Preparing For Finals	M 11/16		3 PM
			7 PM
	T 11/17		4 PM
			6 PM
	W 11/18		4 PM
			6 PM
	M 11/30		5 PM
			7 PM
	T 12/1		5 PM
			6 PM

NOTE: Attend any ONE finals workshop. Bring with you all syllabi and your calendar to aid in planning.

The last day of class is Wednesday, December 9.
Reading Day is Thursday, December 10.
The final exam schedule runs Friday, December 11 through Thursday, December 17.