2009
VUB SUMMER WORKSHOPS
This summer, Veterans Upward Bound will be holding several
exciting three-week workshops designed to sharpen your academic skills. Below
is a tentative list of the workshops we will be conducting from Monday,
July 6 through Thursday, July 23, with a mandatory Orientation session to be
held on Tuesday, June 30 at 5:30pm in the Ryan Lounge, outside the VUB
offices.
WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTIONS
I.
WRITING WORKSHOPS
1.
Essay Writing: Go over the basics of writing critical essays. Students will read material, discuss it in class, and then write a response. After the essay is reviewed by the instructor, the students will write 2nd and maybe 3rd drafts in order to best experience the power of rewriting. The workshop will also cover methods of preparing to write as well as editing techniques.
2.
Writing: Drama: Students will study a play(s) and write critical essays from questions derived from class discussions. Students will also learn the aspects of writing a short play.
II.
MATH WORKSHOPS
(We will administer a Math
assessment to you in order to determine which of the math workshops is
appropriate for you at this time)
1.
Basic Math: Math skill development and problem solving are the goals of this workshop. Classroom work will focus on overcoming "fear of math" as students will work cooperatively to master basic concepts and prepare for higher level classes. (TABE score less than 9.0)
2.
Algebra: Develop skills and understanding of working with polynomials and solving linear equations and inequalities. Students will learn to evaluate exponential terms, perform operations with simple and complex polynomials, and apply Distributive Law and the Order of Operations to polynomials. (TABE score 9.0 and above)
III.
SCIENCE WORKSHOP
Science (Oceanography):
The ocean will be the center of this workshop. It will serve as a model for the review of key scientific foundations across fields while providing a rich array of topics for students to choose from as they design and conduct an experiment. Students will be supported in carrying out the scientific method in marine biology, water chemistry, or physical oceanography. The workshop will conclude with a presentation of the results. Time will be divided between the classroom and outdoors..
IV.
COMPUTER TUTORING
Students with very little or no computer skills are offered two one-hour sessions per week during the three weeks of the workshops. Only three students at a time can be tutored. Sessions will cover the basics of learning the computer, i.e. setting up an E-Mail account, using the internet, and word processing with Microsoft Word. Times of the tutoring sessions will be determined at Orientation.
If you would like to find our more about the summer workshops, please continue to SUMMER WORKSHOP FORM, fill out the appropriate information, and a VUB representative will contact you soon.
