Professional & Academic Skill Development
The skills development portion of the program includes study skills with an emphasis on improving the student’s ability to organize and learn large volumes of material in short periods of time. ULMSP immerses the student in active science learning that permits them to become familiar with modes of scientific inquiry, rules of evidence, ways of formulating questions, proposing and presenting explanations and opportunities for reflection on their learning. ULMSP partnered with the Teaching + Learning Commons , Academic Achievement Hub to support students with their transition from community college to UC San Diego. Topics ranged from time management and mindfulness to note taking and exam preparations to help students become effective learners.Through metacognitive strategies and practices, students become aware of how they are approaching their learning. This gives the students an opportunity to reflect on how their study habits are beneficial or find areas where they can grow.
Curricula examples also include medical debates, lectures, theatre practice, drafting papers and giving scientific poster presentations. This approach to teaching science is consistent with the National Science Education Standards. By introducing the concepts of language proficiency through their monologue practices, working in study groups, research methodology training, and the preparation and oral presentation of original work, ULMSP helps students acquire tools that improve their study habits and build confidence in their academic abilities.
Curricula examples also include medical debates, lectures, theatre practice, drafting papers and giving scientific poster presentations. This approach to teaching science is consistent with the National Science Education Standards. By introducing the concepts of language proficiency through their monologue practices, working in study groups, research methodology training, and the preparation and oral presentation of original work, ULMSP helps students acquire tools that improve their study habits and build confidence in their academic abilities.