We will explore character strengths and learn how to create a personalized action plan for achieving goals through in-class activities, group and partner work, and self-reflections.

Students will also learn how to set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals tailored to their academic aspirations, helping them stay focused, motivated, and accountable throughout the course and beyond. 

 Students will learn how to effectively allocate their study time, prioritize tasks, and create schedules that balance academic commitments with extracurricular activities and personal time, ensuring they make the most out of each day.

The class will start with a mindful multitasking exercise after which we will learn how to plan and organize for success using various time management tools and techniques. 

 The note-taking component will provide students with a toolkit of strategies for capturing and organizing key information from lectures, textbooks, and other resources. 

Test-taking skills will equip students with techniques for managing exam time, understanding and analyzing different question types, and applying critical thinking and problem-solving strategies.

We will put our skills into practice while watching a TED talk in preparation for a short quiz at the end of the lesson. 

 The writing segment will guide students through the process of planning, drafting, revising, and editing essays and other written assignments, emphasizing clear communication, coherent structure, and evidence-based argumentation to effectively convey ideas and demonstrate mastery of course content.

We will also practice writing a thesis statement.