EDCAP 095 - EdCAP Strategies for Success

Maximum of 5.0 possible Credits
An introductory course for Edmonds Career Access Program (EdCAP) students beginning their first quarter at EdCC. Students will develop a peer support system and explore and identify learning and educational goals. Prerequisite: Successful completion of EdCAP orientation.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Implement various methods of decision-making and problem solving skills to increase opportunities for success in diverse settings. [ACT]
Self-assess abilities, values, skills and interests, learning styles and readiness to learn. [REASON ]
Identify internal and external barriers and difficulties to learning and strategies for overcoming them. [REASON]
Demonstrate the ability to communicate verbally and through writing as a response to a variety of prompts and questions. [COMMUNICATE]
Apply and evaluate classroom learning in settings outside of the academic. [EXPLORE]
Complete group tasks with other EdCAP students. [ACT]
Apply a variety of financial literacy skills, including budgeting, financial planning and credit management to real life situations. [REASON]