Key to success action labs for education majors

KEY TO SUCCESS ACTION LABS FOR EDUCATION MAJORS

ATTENTION ALL EDUCATION MAJORS 

Beginning next week, TRIO will have weekly key to success labs for education majors. The labs are designed to help student pass the TAP or ACT and writing exam to meet NEIU College of Education and Illinois Board of Education requirements. Reading, writing and language arts action labs will be offered. Tutoring will be available for these subjects and for math for anyone unable to attend the labs.

• Writing and language arts lab: Every Tuesday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm
• Reading lab: Every Thursday from 4:15 to 5:15 pm

All labs will be held in LIB 412. Snacks, beverages and door prizes will be available.

ACTION LABS is an in-depth weekly series of TAP/ACT prep with plenty of hands-on practice.

TAP/ACT EXAM PREP

Each session focuses on different aspects of the exam:

·         Getting to know the exam, suggestions for test prep, sources of study guides, references, and how to register will be explored. You will also have the opportunity to complete the sample exam.

·         Techniques for managing time and reading during the test and for class.

·         Accurately answering test questions and identifying implied main ideas.

·         Context clues to improve reading and recognizing vocabulary.

·         Sorting fact from opinion and other aspects of the exam.

LANGUAGE ARTS

These small group sessions highlight specific TAP/ACT standards in the area of language arts.

·         Parts of speech

·         Punctuation and other mechanical conventions

·         Identification of various organization strategies and appropriate language and style for different purposes & audiences

·         Mastery of academic language

·         Mastery of editing and revision strategies/improvement of cohesiveness

·        In addition to our small group sessions, we also offer one-to-one coaching sessions with our tutors.

ENHANCED READING-STUDY SKILLS:
For pre-College of Education admission students and College of Education admitted students.

·         Discover your learning style and how to make lectures and classes easier for you.

·         Learn new study techniques and strategies to balance your coursework and your life outside of the classroom. Activities include note-taking, reading rate, and stress relieving techniques!

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Snacks, beverages, and a raffle prize will be offered in each action lab. Check with your TRIO advisor for additional information and to sign-up. Limited spots available!

You will learn critical reading strategies that will help you understand the complex texts you encounter in upper-division courses.