First Year Seminar 191EDU16 - FYS- First Year Seminar/EDUC

As you transition to life at UMass, it is important to understand how to take care of yourself and your mental health. In this course, we will explore important resources on campus and methods of self-care through story-telling, discussion, and personal reflection. By better understanding the necessity of self-care using a critical lens, you will be better equipped to make the transition into college life. These experiences will ultimately lead to a better understanding of your academic path and professional goals

First-year (R1ST) In this class, you come to light with no reading assignments, are exposed to in-depth educational topics in discussions, and gain self-guided direction toward becoming professional as an educator. Weekly classes are structured for three goals: 1) providing direct support for first-year students, like meeting peer advisors, working together for the spring class registered, resume writing & application prep; 2) offering professionalism content, like financial literacy, time management, and self-care; and 3) inviting to explore fundamental educational topics, like epistemology, learning theories, and educational evolution with advanced technologies in classrooms. At the end of each class, the instructor will provide resources to explore further, and participants will write weekly journals to record self-growth and learning progress. Evaluation: attendance, participation, & self-assessment.