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Learning Assistance

Announcement of Courses

General Information

The mission of the Learning Assistance Department is to provide a supportive environment that promotes active learning and encourages collaboration among members of our diverse community. Toward this goal, we assist students in achieving their academic, vocational, and personal goals through our academic-support program offerings: college success courses and workshops, peer-led small groups, student-centered peer and professional tutoring, and an open-access computer lab.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Assistance Department students learn to apply a variety of active learning strategies to their personal growth and values, academic study skills, critical and creative reasoning proficiency, tutoring abilities, and career exploration and development.

CREDIT, NON-DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES:

CREDIT, DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES: NONCREDIT COURSES:

CREDIT, NON-DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES:

LERN 64. Financial Planning for Academic/Career (1)
Lec-1                                                       P/NP only
Critical analysis and practical application of topics related to career and financial planning as they relate to success in college. This course will provide students with financial planning and management tools for academic and career success. Appropriate for new and continuing college students.

CREDIT, DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES:

LERN 10. Introduction to Tutoring (1)
Lec-1 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP only
Prereq.: Acceptance into a CCSF Peer Tutoring Program
Designed for students who wish to tutor in the Learning Assistance Center, other tutorial programs, or classrooms.
An introduction to the theories and methods of effective tutoring. Tutoring responsibilities, lesson planning, study skills, questioning and modeling techniques, cultural awareness, subject area tutoring, and problem-solving. CSU

LERN 11. Advanced Tutoring (1)
Conf-1 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP only
Prereq.: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in LERN 10
Designed for students who wish to tutor in the Learning Assistance Center, other tutorial programs, or classrooms.
Individualized training in subject matter tutoring techniques as presented by the Learning Assistance Center Coordinator or an instructor of a specific course or program. There will be weekly problem-solving conferences with an instructor by arrangement. Minimum one hour per week of regularly scheduled, instructor supervised tutoring will be arranged for each student. CSU

LERN 12A-12B-12C. Tutoring Work Experience (1-2-3)
Conf-1, work-3,6,9 .. .. . .. .. .. .. P/NP only
Prereq.: Completion/concurrent enrollment in LERN 10
Repeat: The content of this course varies. Students may re-enroll without repeating subject matter. Each course may be repeated a max. of 3 times. Total credit is limited to twelve semester hours no more than 3 units per semester.
Designed for students who wish to tutor in the Learning Assistance Center, other tutorial programs, or classrooms.
Individualized training in subject matter tutoring techniques as presented by the Learning Assistance Center Coordinator or an instructor of a specific course or program. Weekly problem-solving conference with instructor will be arranged for each student. Students will also receive a minimum of 3 hours per week of regularly scheduled, instructor supervised, tutoring per unit. CSU

LERN 50. College Success (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..P/NP available
Not open to students who have completed IDST 50
A comprehensive course that integrates personal growth and values, academic study strategies, and critical and creative thinking proficiency. Life management, learning styles, personal and educational values, instructor-student relations, maintaining health, memory and concentration, lecture notetaking, textbook studying, subject-specific studying, test taking, using the library, critical analysis, problem-solving, and creative thinking. Emphasis on the attainment of life-long success in academic, professional and personal development. CSU/UC
LERN 50 = IDST 50

LERN 51. College Success Basics (1)
Lec-1.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..P/NP only
This brief course introduces students to basic  college success strategies: goal setting and time management, memory and concentration, lecture notetaking, textbook studying and test taking. CSU

LERN 52A-52B. Specific Study Strategies (0.5-0.5)
Lec-9 (hrs total) .. .. .. .... .. .. .. ..P/NP only
Repeat: max. 1.5 units ea.
LERN 52A not prerequisite to 52B.
This brief intensive course increases student success by introducing study strategies particular to a targeted academic discipline, or course or section within a discipline, or study skill area. CSU

LERN 53. Test Prep: Standardized Exams (0.5)
Lec-8                                                        P/NP only
Repeat: max. 1.5 units
Prepares students for standaridezed, timed tests. Each course focuses on a single test or subtest. Specific content for each course is determined by the particular test for which students are preparing.
LERN 53A. Test Prep: Standardized Exams-CBEST English
LERN 53B. Test Prep: Standardized Exams-CBEST Math
LERN 53C. Test Prep: Standardized Exams-CSET English
LERN 53D. Test Prep: Standardized Exams-CSET Math
LERN 53E. Test Prep: Standardized Exams: Ability to Benefit
LERN 53F. Test Prep: Standardized Exams-CAHSEE English
LERN 53G. Test Prep: Standardized Exams-CAHSEE Math

LERN 55. Successful Online Learning (1)
Lec-1.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..P/NP available
Repeat: max. 2 units
Technology and study skills necessary to succeed in online courses. Includes online course navigation, course-related compouter competency, self-directed learning, online communications, and study skills for online learning. Especially for students new to online study and students who have been unsuccessful in online courses in the past.

LERN 60. Career Success and Life Planning (3)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
An in-depth guide to career decision-making and career change and their impact on lifelong learning. Topics include self-assessment, assessment of the world of work, evaluation of options, occupational health, career development over the life span, influence of career choice on the family unit, role of addiction and recovery in career choice and development, and the creation of a career action plan. Focus is on the role of career development in contributing to a satisfying an healthy life. Helpful to people considering a career change or undecided about a college major. CSU

LERN 61. Orientation to Career Success (1)
Lec-1 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .P/NP available
Constructing career success through integrating values, skills, and interests with an understanding of the emerging world of work. Topics include self-assessment, on-line and other career resources, and the construction of a plan for exploring career options. Appropriate for new college students as well as continuing students. CSU
Formerly LERN 40.

LERN 62. Successful Job Search Techniques (1)
Lec-1.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
A comprehensive job search course that addresses skills assessment, generating employment options, hard copy, electronic resources and job postings, research techniques, traditional resume types as well as keyword scannable resumes and cover letters, and interview techniques.  Emphasis on techniques to sustain healthy motivation for job search networking and development throughtout life. CSU
Formerly LERN 41.

LERN 63. Career Counseling for Work Experience (1)
Lec-1.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
COREQ:  Concurrently working in a paid or unpaid position.
Repeat:  Max. 3 units
The seminar provides support and skill building experiences for students currently working in paid or unpaid positions.  The content addresses workplace objectives, and interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills and their work site application. CSU
Formerly LERN 42.

LERN 68. Career Coaching for Youth Workers (3)
Lec-3, field trips                         P/NP available
An introduction to the elements of career coaching for those interested in working with youth and young adults. Methods and skills appropriate to facilitate career awareness, exploration, and development. CSU

NONCREDIT COURSES:

LERN 1000. Supervised Tutoring (0)
Tutoring and learning support activities outside of class. A course to assist students in achieving academic course objectives, and improving learning, study, and computer skills. Students work with faculty-recommended, trained and supervised tutors, and must have a referral to receive tutoring.

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