4/20/2024 1:40:10 AM	ADLTED 511 Course Outline as of Fall 2022	Inactive Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  ADLTED 511	Title:  AC SKLS/GED PREP 1/WRIT
Full Title:  Basic Academic Skills and GED Preparation - Writing 1
Last Reviewed:12/12/2016

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	0	Lecture Scheduled	0		6 max.	Lecture Scheduled	0
Minimum	0	Lab Scheduled	3.00		3 min.	Lab Scheduled	18.00
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.00			Contact Total	18.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  0.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 18.00

Title 5 Category:  Non-Credit
Grading:  Non-Credit Course
Repeatability:  27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  CSKLS 511

Catalog Description:

Instruction and individualized learning plans are provided for preparation for the GED and other High School Equivalency (HSE) tests. Course also provides academic skill development in preparation for English placement tests; English Pathway classes; Career Technical Education (CTE) classes; and Basic Academic Skills Certificate of Completion. First level course covers sentence and paragraph skills, punctuation and editing for grammar errors, basic principles of organization for written communication, and computer skills, as determined through initial assessment.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Instruction and individualized learning plans are provided for preparation for the GED and other High School Equivalency (HSE) tests. Course also provides academic skill development in preparation for English placement tests; English Pathway classes; Career Technical Education (CTE) classes; and Basic Academic Skills Certificate of Completion. First level course covers sentence and paragraph skills, punctuation and editing for grammar errors, basic principles of organization for written communication, and computer skills, as determined through initial assessment.

(Non-Credit Course)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.  Demonstrate comprehension of basic academic, workplace writing through discussion and/or

    brief written response

2.  Use correct basic spelling, capitalization, and punctuation in simple sentences and paragraphs

    for basic academic and workplace writing

3.  Use a computer for basic word-processing, academic software, GED/High School

    Equivalency (HSE) testing sites, and college enrollment

Objectives:

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

1. Writing Skills

    a. Respond to selected basic-level readings in complete sentences and short paragraphs

    b. Write complete and correct simple sentences

    c. Apply basic spelling and capitalization rules to class assignments and work-related writing

2. Basic Technology

    a. Use a word-processing program for short writing assignments

    b. Navigate between computer learning programs

    c. Access and use college and GED testing systems for enrollment and other services

Topics and Scope

Content, topics, and scope will vary, depending on student skill level

1. Writing with a Purpose

    a. Developing an idea, opinion, or interpretation concerning short articles and pieces of fiction

    b. Using precise vocabulary

    c. Strategies for approaching basic types of writing such as workplace-related instructions,

         notes, emails

    d. Some patterns of organization for paragraphs

2. Conventions of Writing

    a. Spelling and capitalization rules

    b. Subjects and verbs

    c. Simple sentences vs. fragments

    d. Proofreading for errors

3. Basic Technology

    a. Basic computer use and navigation among assigned software programs

    b. Basic word-processing and keyboarding

    c. Student portals for enrollment and other services

    d. GED and other HSE test websites

Assignments:

According to assessment and individualized learning plans, students will be assigned a variety of assignments appropriate to their writing levels:

1. Keep a reading and writing journal

2. Reading from assigned texts, magazines, newspapers, software applications, and job-related

    material

3. Written exercises in textbooks, worksheets, and educational software applications

4. Textbook, worksheets, and computer assignments on spelling, capitalization, and complete

    sentences

5. Written responses to reading assignments and specific topics

6. Exercises in computer use, keyboarding, and basic word-processing

7. Computer quizzes and assessment tests for academic skills

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 60 - 70%
Reading responses; reading and writing journals; written assignments
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 0 - 0%
None
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 10 - 20%
Quizzes and assessments using multiple choice, true/false, short answer
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 10 - 20%
Computer assignments

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Writing for the GED Test (1-4). New Readers Press. 2016

Kaplan GED Test 2015: Strategies, Practice, and Review. Van Slyke, Caren. Kaplan, Inc. 2015

Instructor-prepared materials.

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