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course description
course description
Cayuga 101 is designed to increase students’ success in college and careers. The purpose of the course is for students to be able to understand, evaluate, and plan to navigate critical aspects of life after high school. This course will help students achieve success in college and in life by following the eight “On Course” principles: personal responsibility, self-motivation, self-management, interdependence, self-awareness, life-long learning, emotional intelligence, and belief in themselves. This course is specifically designed for students planning on attending college.
Quarters 1 or 3
Quarters 1 or 3
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Compare and contrast the culture and expectations of high school and higher education.
Prepare, through a process, for college with research of requirements and expectations.
Describe personal responsibility through the use of critical thinking, the decision making process, and the development of a growth mindset.
Demonstrate internal self-motivation strategies through the development of a life plan.
Employ self-management tools through the utilization of a calendar for planning.
Quarters 2 or 4
Quarters 2 or 4
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Develop self-discipline and self awareness
Identify self-defeating patterns, including procrastination; and develop strategies and solutions to overcome these issues.
Describe the existence of cultural differences and develop mutually supportive relationships, demonstrated through team building, collaboration, role play, and active listening exercises.
Demonstrate Strategies that Develop Emotional Intelligence
Recognize the elements of EI (self management, self awareness, social awareness/empathy, and relationship management) and demonstrate techniques that reduce stress and improve quality of life.
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