Classes in guid

GUID 1 Self-Assessment and Career Development 3.0 units
Description: This course is designed to assist the student in learning more about personal values, personality, interests, exploration of career choice, and occupational opportunities through the use of various personal assessment instruments. The delivery options for this course also include online and self-paced formats. This course is also listed as PSYC 5.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Describe the developmental process of career decision making.
2. Examine and discuss the role of their self-concept; which includes personal and work-related values, personality interests, and skills; in order to make effective decisions.
3. Identify, locate, and utilize resources for engaging in career exploration and planning.
4. Integrate self-assessment results with resources and be able to analyze how internal (gender, ethnic, and cultural background, personal, psychological, etc) and external (work situation, economic factors, etc) factors influence career development.


GUID 6 Life Skills for Higher Education 2.0 units
Description: Evaluation and application of academic study methods to achieve subject matter mastery. Development of critical thinking skills, and application of reading, writing, note taking and test taking methods to improve personal strategies. Exploration of personal lifestyle and health factors, including the causes and management of stress, as it relates to academic success. Assessment of academic and career goals, selection of majors, and development of education plans. Topics covered include creative and realistic goal setting, academic and life management, college and community resources, library and Internet use, time management, and techniques to reduce math and science anxiety. This class will address a multitude of cultural learning styles, with emphasis on attaining professional, personal and academic goals in a diverse society. Topics from developmental psychology, learning theory and personality theory. ADVISORY: Eligible for English 250 and English 260.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will identify personal lifestyle and life balance, as well as assess health factors and levels of personal stress, as affected by culture, race, gender, disability and sexual orientation and how these factors relate to academic success.
2. Students will examine career aspirations and life goals as they relate to their own cultural framework through exploration of campus resources and the development of a comprehensive education plan.
3. Students will apply critical thinking, reading and writing processes to gain comprehensive understanding of academic subjects and learning styles, with the aim to improve study habits and learn anxiety-reducing techniques in various settings.
4. Student will discuss issues of intercultural communication with an academic and professional environment


GUID 22 Field Work and Service 0.5 units
Description: Supervised field work within the college and with local agencies. Students serve in useful group activities in leadership roles prescribed for them by faculty or community agencies. A maximum of six units may be completed. This is a pass/no pass course. REQUIRED: Learning contracts must be filled out and signed by the student and the supervising instructor.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. illustrate leadership skills and civic responsibility by facilitating a service to a diverse student population.


GUID 23 Independent Study 1.0 units
Description: Designed to afford selected students specialized opportunities for exploring areas at the independent study level. The courses may involve extensive library work, research in the community, or special projects. May be repeated until six units of credit are accrued. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. REQUIRED: The study outline prepared by the student and the instructor must be filed with the department and the dean.



GUID 27 Contemporary Leadership 3.0 units
Description: This course provides a cross-disciplinary approach to the theory and practice of leadership. It covers the five practices and ten commitments of exemplary leadership, effective communication styles, and topics related to gender, culture, ethics, power, parliamentary procedure, and running effective meetings. The skills students will learn in this course are directly applicable to work, personal, and college environments. This course is also listed as POLS 27 and PSYC 27. ADVISORY: Eligible for English 250 and English 260.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify and practice major leadership methodologies of social science
2. Develop models for understanding and evaluating political leadership in contemporary and historical democratic social movements.
3. Describe and practice Robert’s Rules of Order, Community College Participatory Governance practices, and California Brown Act regulations.
4. Demonstrate understanding of gender and cultural differences in leadership roles and group interactions
5. Identify the five practices and ten commitments of exemplary leadership and examine leadership as a function of power.
6. Conduct research on specific social, political, economic, or policy issues showing an ability to interpret broader historical, social, or institutional contexts.
7. Develop intellectual ownership of an issue in social change by working on an intensive project.
8. Describe and analyze how gender, sexuality, disability, race, ethnicity, and class impact individuals' access to leadership opportunities and leadership knowledge and skills.
9. Implement and apply methods of problem solving in community practicum environments.
10. Describe mentoring principles and explain the importance of mentoring in relation to goals for improving current leadership trends.


GUID 28 Tutor Training 1.0 units
Description: This course is designed to meet the College Reading Learning Association (CRLA) - International Tutor Training Program Certification (ITTPC) requirements for Certified Tutor, Level 1 and Level 2. The purpose of this course is to provide training in effective individual and group tutoring skills, attitudes, and behaviors. This course will provide opportunities to practice and analyze these topics and will provide a foundation in how people learn and cultural diversity and opportunities to analyze how learning theories and cultural diversity apply to tutoring. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. ADVISORY: Student must be hired by campus program or receive instructor approval to enroll in course.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Apply the steps for organizing, conducting, and concluding a tutoring session.
2. Evaluate and employ effective tutoring strategies in response to various communication and learning styles to facilitate active learning and critical thinking in a tutoring session.
3. Integrate and assess the effectiveness of a variety of study skills, content-specific tips and techniques, approaches to problem-solving, and academic success strategies.
4. Articulate how cultural diversity influences tutoring and learning.


GUID 52 Peer Mentoring, Education, and Leadership 1.0 units
Description: An overview of the principles, skills and methods used in peer mentoring and peer education. Course emphasizes communication skills, goal setting, intervention techniques, and referral skills for peer leaders. Student will earn nationally recognized Certified Peer Educator certification upon successful course completion. This course is also listed as PSYC 52.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate verbal and non-verbal communication skills consistent with effective mentoring.
2. Identify and effectively respond to common peer mentoring"traps": enabling, internalizing, and liability, etc. Identify high risk behaviors and self-care strategies; make appropriate referrals to campus resources.
3. Apply local, state, and federal regulations to mentor responsibilities.
4. Achieve national Certified Peer Educator certification.


GUID 191A Workplace Skills 1.0 units
Description: Workplace Skills teaches skills vital to workplace success. The topic for 191A is Interpersonal Communication. Need not be taken in sequence. This is a pass/no pass course.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Compare three different styles of interpersonal communication.
2. Demonstrate effectively stating own needs and opinions.
3. Examine four roadblocks to good listening.
4. Compare four basic personality types.
5. Illustrate three methods of active listening.


GUID 191B Workplace Skills 1.0 units
Description: Workplace Skills teaches skills vital to workplace success. The topic for 191B is team building. Need not be taken in sequence. This is a pass/no pass course.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate holding effective meetings.
2. Contrast helpful and harmful team roles.
3. Illustrate communication and managing conflict within a team.
4. Practice setting team goals: mission, vision, and strategy.
5. Demonstrate decision-making skills.


GUID 191C Workplace Skills 1.0 units
Description: Workplace Skills teaches skills vital to workplace success. The topic for 191C is Problem Solving. Need not be taken in sequence. This is a pass/no pass course.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Select three problems and prepare solutions.
2. Assess the cause of three problems.
3. List four customer expectations.
4. Demonstrate action steps and follow-up plans for dealing with customer expectations.
5. Create and interpret two charts and graphs.


GUID 200 Planning College Success 0.5 units
Description: Course is designed to enable students to plan a successful college experience. Content includes degree, major, graduation and transfer requirements. Skills necessary for academic success are presented and practiced. Students will learn general principles about libraries and the search for information. College support services will be identified and utilized during the course. This is a variable unit course; students will earn .5 unit of credit for every 9 hours of participation.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Student will recognize and differentiate essential information to practice strategies necessary to become a successful college student and a lifelong learner.
2. Student will identify, locate, and utilize resources available in the Student Services area department.
3. Student will identify, locate, and utilize resources available in the Gavilan College Library.
4. Student will integrate personal and career related information to develop an educational plan.


GUID 210 First Year College Student Seminar 0.5 units
Description: Students will acquaint themselves with college and university requirements, educational alternatives, and strategies for academic success. This will include an orientation to college programs, services, policies and facilities. Students will apply assessment test results, develop an individualized education plan and class schedule, and/or enroll in first semester classes. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Explain the structure of systems of higher education and be able to identify all options at Gavilan College.
2. Navigate and utilize Gavilan online systems including Self Service Banner, myDegreeWorks, SARS scheduling, and iLearn.
3. Identify an educational goal and complete an education plan.
4. Identify and access campus resources.
5. Apply research and decision making skills to major selection, transfer objectives, and/or career decision making.
6. Explain college classroom expectations and the student/faculty relationship. Articulate differences between college and high school expectations.
7. Identify and apply study and test taking strategies.
8. Identify potential obstacles/barriers to success and strategies to manage them.


GUID 291A Power Skills for the Workplace 1.0 units
Description: Power Skills for the Workplace teaches skills vital to workplace success. The topic for 291A is Interpersonal Communication. Need not be taken in sequence. This is a pass/no pass course. Course was previously listed as 191A.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Compare and contrast three different styles of interpersonal communication.
2. Examine listening skills, including listing three methods of active listening and four roadblocks to good listening.


GUID 291B Power Skills for the Workplace 1.0 units
Description: Power Skills for the Workplace teaches skills vital to workplace success. The topic for 291B is team building. Need not be taken in sequence. This is a pass/no pass course. Course was previously listed as 191B.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate holding effective meetings, including utilizing communication, conflict management, and decision-making skills.
2. Compare and contrast helpful and harmful team roles.


GUID 291C Power Skills for the Workplace 1.0 units
Description: Power Skills for the Workplace teaches skills vital to workplace success. The topic for 291C is Problem Solving. Need not be taken in sequence. This is a pass/no pass course. Course was previously listed as 191C.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Select three problems, assess their cause. and prepare solutions.
2. List four customer expectations and demonstrate action steps and follow-up plans for dealing with these expectations.


GUID 530 Job Readiness 3.0 units
Description: This course is designed to provide a comprehensive, well-organized approach to assist individuals with the identification of occupational choices and the development of job readiness skills necessary to obtain and maintain employment in a competitive or supported work setting. May be repeated twice for credit. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify vocational skills, interests, abilities and personal work style.
2. Identify appropriate workplace accommodations and under what circumstances they might be applied.
3. Create a Master Application, Resume, Cover Letter and Letter of Reference/Resignation.
4. Construct and compose three informational interviews with local employers.
5. Organize a professional networking resource sheet.


GUID 531 Career Exploration and Job Readiness Training - WorkAbility 3 0.5 units
Description: Guidance 531 is a course designed to provide individualized job preparation skills and vocational guidance to students with disabilities who are in the process of developing their career plans. Students will receive support as they actively pursue employment through regular meetings with WorkAbility 3 staff members, maintenance of job search log, participation in basic education classes and registration with internet based employment websites. To meet course requirements, students must complete a progress report each semester and arrange to perform community service with a non-profit organization. This course is repeatable. ADVISORY: Student must be an active participant in the WorkAbility 3 program.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will actively engage in the process of becoming gainfully employed by receiving career guidance and defining realistic vocational goals and plans.
2. Students will practice job readiness activities and evaluate their accomplishments toward achieving gainful employment.


GUID 532 Career Development and Work Experience - WorkAbility 3 0.5 units
Description: Guidance 532 offers students with disabilities the opportunity to receive course credit for participating in paid employment situations including on-the-job training, internships and entry-level positions. Students will utilize a variety of work alternatives and settings according to individual needs and vocational objectives. To meet course requirements, students must arrange monthly meetings with a WorkAbility 3 staff member, complete and submit time sheets on a regular basis, review their progress report and submit an employer evaluation form once a semester. This course may be repeated. ADVISORY: Student must be an active participant in the WorkAbility 3 program.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will demonstrate professional behaviors, attitudes and interpersonal skills in the workplace.
2. Students will interact successfully with coworkers, customers and supervisors by using effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
3. Students will apply critical thinking to make important decisions about issues of concern within the context of a competitive and increasingly changing global marketplace.


GUID 550 Supervised Tutoring 0.0 units
Description: Laboratory class emphasizing college learning skills, appropriate study techniques, and learning assistance utilizing one-to-one or small group tutorial.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will construct a study schedule and attend tutoring sessions.
2. Students will analyze, discuss, practice and summarize the content.


GUID 556 Boots to Books 1.0 units
Description: This course is designed as an instrument of individual and group counseling. Activities are centered on self-analysis including the use of tests and inventories, the analysis of occupational areas and trends, and the study of educational requirements and factors in academic success and personal achievement. Recommended for all freshman students, especially those who are uncommitted to a major or goal. In addition to the above, this course will specifically focus on the needs and challenges of Veterans, active duty military, and their dependents. Service learning will be a component.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. 1. Explain the structure of systems of higher education and be able to identify all options at Gavilan College.
2. 2. Navigate and utilize Gavilan online systems including Self Service Banner, my DegreeWorks, SARS scheduling and iLearn njury.
3. 3. Identify an educational goal and complete an Educational Plan.
4. 4. Identify and access campus resources.
5. 5. Apply research and decision making skills to major selection, transfer objectives, and /or career decision making.
6. 6. Explain classroom expectations and the student/faculty relationship.
7. 7. Identify and apply study and test taking strategies.
8. 8. Identify potential obstacles/barriers to success and strategies to manage them.
9. 9. Appraise personal skills ,vocational interest and values, integrate these factors, and relate them to possible educational and career choices.
10. 10. Explain the process of applying for services through the Accessible Education Center,Department of Rehabilitation and Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31) if affected by a service connected injury that resulted in a disability.
11. 11. Student will evaluate and learn assistive computer technologies that will improve success.


GUID 557 Learning Skills Evaluation 0.5 units
Description: This course provides an evaluation of the student's cognitive/perceptual abilities and basic skills academic achievement. The evaluation results are used to determine the student's eligibility for Learning Disabilities Services, to develop individual educational plans, and to improve the student's understanding of their own learning strengths and weaknesses. The evaluation is conducted on a one-to-one basis by appointment. Students receive skills training to assist them with their learning difficulties. Units earned in this course do not count toward the associate degree and/or certificate requirements. This is a pass/no pass course.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. explain his/her individual academic strengths and weaknesses.
2. interpret his/her individual cognitive and perceptual strengths and weaknesses.
3. identify appropriate study strategies based on his/her individual learning profile.
4. evaluate Gavilan courses and AEC courses, services and accommodations that are appropriate for his/her individual profile.


GUID 558A Introduction to Learning Skills Laboratory 0.5 units
Description: The Learning Skills Laboratory (Intro) is designed to assist students who are eligible to receive Learning Disabilities Services and/or have demonstrated academic deficits. The course content is individualized and based on Academic Accommodation Plans (AAP) which are developed for each student. Students receive supplemental instruction, academic support, and learning strategy suggestions appropriate for their individual cognitive, perceptual, and academic strengths and weaknesses. This course is designed for students who need one to one assistance. Units earned do not count toward the associate degree and/or certificate requirements. This is a pass/no pass course. May be repeated as necessary based on measurable progress as documented in the Academic Accommodations Plan. This is an open entry/ open exit course. ADVISORY: Completion of Guidance 557 or demonstrated academic deficit.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate beginning knowledge and skills in the academic and/or vocational courses specified in their Individual Educational Plans.
2. Recognize the effects of their learning disabilities, if any, on their academic achievement.
3. Identify study strategies that are appropriate for their individual learning profiles.
4. Employ appropriate organizational and time management skills and apply them to the completion of their college course assignments.


GUID 558B Intermediate Learning Skills Laboratory 0.5 units
Description: The Learning Skills Laboratory (Intermediate) is designed to assist students who are eligible to receive Learning Disabilities Services and/or have demonstrated academic deficits. The course content is individualized and based on Academic Accommodations Plans (AAP) which are developed for each student. Students receive supplemental instruction, academic support, and learning strategy suggestions appropriate for their individual cognitive, perceptual, and academic strengths and weaknesses. This course is designed for students who need minimal assistance. Units earned do not count toward the associate degree and/or certificate requirements. This is a pass/no pass course. May be repeated as necessary based on measurable progress as documented in the Academic Accommodations Plan. This is an open entry/open exit course. ADVISORY: Completion of Guidance 557 or demonstrated academic deficit.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate intermediate knowledge and skills in the academic and/or vocational courses specified in their Individual Educational Plans.
2. Examine the effects of their learning disabilities, if any, on their academic achievement.
3. Compare study strategies that are appropriate for their individual learning profiles.
4. Evaluate appropriate organizational and time management skills and apply them to the completion of their college course assignments.


GUID 558C Advanced Learning Skills Laboratory 0.5 units
Description: The Learning Skills Laboratory (Advanced) is designed to assist students who are eligible to receive Learning Disabilities Services and/or have demonstrated academic deficits. The course content is individualized and based on Academic Accommodations Plans (AAP) which are developed for each student. Students receive supplemental instruction, academic support, and learning strategy suggestions appropriate for their individual cognitive, perceptual, and academic strengths and weaknesses. This course is designed for more independent students. Units earned do not count toward the associate degree and/certificate requirements. This is a pass/no pass course. May be repeated as necessary based on measurable progress as documented in the Academic Accommodations Plan. This is an open entry/ open exit course. ADVISORY: Completion of Guidance 557 or demonstrated academic deficit.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Examine advanced knowledge and skills in the academic and/or vocational courses specified in their individual Educational Plans.
2. Evaluate the effects of their learning disabilities, if any, on their academic achievement.
3. Select study strategies that are appropriate for their individual learning profiles.
4. Revise appropriate organizational and time management skills and apply them to the completion of their college course assignments.


GUID 560 Individualized Learning Skills Development 1.0 units
Description: This course is designed to develop individual learning skills among students who are eligible to receive learning disability services. Students will explore and develop their own individual learning styles and investigate positive practices and strategies in order to be successful. The course content includes learning strategies, self advocacy, organizational skills, fundamental critical thinking, and college orientation and survival skills. ADVISORY: Completion of GUID 557 or demonstrated academic deficit.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Navigate and utilize Gavilan online systems including Self Service Banner, myDegreeWorks, SARS scheduling, and iLearn.
2. Apply research and decision making skills to major selection, transfer objectives, and/or career decision making.
3. Examine personal learning styles, time management and decision making strategies within one's own cultural framework.
4. Learn strategies and test taking techniques to improve study habits and learning of subject matter based on their learning skills.
5. Evaluate and learn assistive computer technologies that will improve success.
6. Identify an educational goal and complete an education plan.


GUID 561 Introduction to Writing Skills 1.0 units
Description: This introductory course is designed to teach basic grammar and writing skills to students who have demonstrated difficulty mastering written language and who are eligible to receive learning disability services. Material is presented in a concrete, multi-sensory manner. The class includes opportunity for immediate practice, repetition, and review. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. ADVISORY: Completion of Guidance 557 or demonstrated deficit in written language achievement. Recommended for students with verified learning disability.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will use basic Internet skills to access iLearn and the Skillstutor program.
2. Students will recognize grammar skills necessary to succeed in college writing courses.
3. Students will analyze sentences for errors and learn toconstruct proper sentences.
4. Students will explore and utilize assistive computer technologies that will assist them in the writing process.
5. Students will identify their individual written language errors and the impact, if any, of their learning disability on their written language skills.


GUID 562 Directed Study Lab in Pre-Algebra 1.0 units
Description: This course is designed for students who have demonstrated difficulty in mastering basic mathematics or pre-algebra and who are eligible to receive Learning Disability Services. Course content parallels Mathematics 400, 402 AND 411. Material is presented in a concrete, multi-sensory manner, and the lab allows opportunity for immediate practice, questions, repetition, and review. This is a pass/no pass course. COREQUISITE: Concurrent enrollment in MATH 400, MATH 402, or MATH 411 is required. ADVISORY: Completion of GUID 557 and/or a demonstrated deficit in arithmetic. Recommended for students with verified learning disability.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Perform basic operations with whole numbers, integers, fractions and decimals without the aid of a calculator.
2. Implement critical thinking strategies to solve real-life problems and analyze and evaluate the solution in relation to the problem.
3. Simplify algebraic expressions and solve linear equations involving integers, fractions, decimals, proportions, ratios and percents.
4. Identify and analyze basic geometric shapes and compute their perimeters, areas, and volumes.


GUID 563 Directed Study Laboratory in Algebra I 1.0 units
Description: This course is designed for students who have demonstrated difficulty mastering Algebra I and who are eligible to receive Learning Disability Services. Course content parallels Mathematics 430. Material is presented in a concrete, multi-sensory manner, and the lab allows opportunity for immediate practice, questions, repetition, and review. This a pass/no pass course. Concurrent enrollment in Math 430 or equivalent course is required.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Simplify and evaluate algebraic expressions. Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable, including compound inequalities. Evaluate and solve formulas. analyze and solve problems involving applications of linear equations and inequalities in one variable.
2. Demonstrate skills needed to Add/subtract, multiply and divide polynomials and numbers in scientific notation. Simplify exponential expressions using properties of exponents. Solve application problems in all of the above.
3. Identify and solve rational equations. Simplify complex fractions. Set up and solve rational equations for application problems.
4. Analyze and translate verbal expressions into algebraic. Use symbolic language to name algebraic structures.


GUID 565 Directed Study Laboratory in Algebra II 1.0 units
Description: This course is designed for students who have demonstrated difficulty mastering Algebra II and who are eligible to receive Learning Disability Services. Course content parallels Mathematics 235, 240 and 242. Material is presented in a concrete, multi-sensory manner, and the lab allows opportunity for immediate practice, questions, repetition and review. This is a pass/no pass course. Concurrent enrollment in Math 235, Math 240 or equivalent course is required.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Solve absolute value equations and inequalities.
2. Analyze and solve radical, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic equations, as well as systems of linear equations using matrices. Set up equations in all of the above to solve application problems, including investment, solution mixture, distance, population growth, and carbon dating.
3. Demonstrate the skills to graph, solve an equation or list, identify domain, range, points on the graph and whether a graph depicts a function.
4. Simplify and perform operations with radicals expressions. Use properties of exponents and logarithms to simplify exponential and logarithmic expressions.


GUID 600 Introduction to Job Coaching 0.0 units
Description: This introductory course identifies the responsibilities of a job coach assisting individuals with disabilities in an employment setting. This course is intended for individuals who would like to pursue careers in the vocational and rehabilitative fields and assist people with disabilities to join or re-enter the workforce.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Recognize the strengths, weaknesses and behaviors of an individual with a disability in relation to the employment setting.
2. Identify the role and responsibilities of a job coach.
3. Compare the difference between appropriate and inappropriate disability-related behaviors and explain when to address and redirect those behaviors on the job.


GUID 601 Advanced Job Coaching 0.0 units
Description: This course provides advanced implementation of job coach techniques and strategies for individuals with disabilities in an employment setting. This course is intended for individuals who are employed or have previous experience as a job coach in the vocational and rehabilitative fields. ADVISORY: GUID 600

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Employ advanced job coaching techniques to support individual with disabilities in employment settings.
2. Demonstrate appropriate observation and documentation skills regarding case notes and report writing.
3. Evaluate the role of a job coach when recognizing natural and existing supports and connecting individuals to their support networks.


GUID 700 Online Basic Academic Skills 0.0 units
Description: This course is designed for students who want to improve their basic academic skills through the use of appropriate online software. The online program is a comprehensive resource for diagnosing and remediating students' basic skills. Modules include: Reading (Comprehension and Vocabulary), Language Arts, Math, Science and Writing. Course content is based on individual student need. This course may be repeated.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify their strengths and weaknesses in basic academic areas.
2. Practice and evaluate activities related to their individual academic areas of need.
3. Demonstrate increased proficiency in basic academic subjects.