This course walks learners through the behavioral concepts presented in Professor Roma’s book,” “Student Success: Foundations of Self-Management”, (SUNY Press, 2023). The course is organized around an individual behavioral responsibility framework called the 5C Elements of Self-Management.
Student Success: Foundations of Self-Management
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You will learn about behaviors, trust, communication, decision-making, behavioral competency, and self-management.
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There are 8 modules in this course
In this module, we explain the important role behavior plays in personal and collective success and establish personal policies about how you will conduct yourself so that you can anticipate and avoid needless pain and personal anguish associated with walking through life blindly. "My hope is that this course will help you more effectively deal with your daily challenges so that you can become the person that you hope to be, and in doing so make the world a better place for future generations," Gian Paolo Roma.
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1 video1 reading
In this module, we explain the reason-based behavior cycle and the distinction between reason-based choices and impulsive choices. We also define behavioral competency and introduce the 5C Elements of Self-Management—communication, choice, commitment, coping, and caring—that can be self-cultivated, self-assessed, and self-managed. Additionally, we introduce the Continuous Behavioral Improvement Process that relies on the individual to identify areas of behavioral self-improvement.
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2 videos5 readings2 discussion prompts
Nonverbal communication makes up 93% of what we communicate. In this module, we discuss this significant form of communication and others, including verbal and written communication. We also share strategies to assist you to communicate effectively.
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3 videos6 readings1 peer review2 discussion prompts
We discuss how values and ethics play key roles in decision-making in this module. We define The Values Model which incorporates what is important to you, your purpose and character, and your well-being, and include the importance of aligning choices with your values, as they define your character. We explore the relationship between choices and consequences and the Rule-Breaking Behavior Model that contributes to your decisions.
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2 videos5 readings1 peer review2 discussion prompts
In this module, we focus on the three variables of commitment, including dependability, hard work and quality and demonstrate a positive correlation between dependability, success, and team effectiveness.
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2 videos5 readings1 peer review2 discussion prompts
Three important behavioral qualities that enable us to communicate self-control (self-awareness, self-restraint, and self-improvement) are discussed in this module. We also review variables pertaining to coping in an academic setting and a change readiness model to identify and analyze how resistant an organization is to change.
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2 videos5 readings1 peer review2 discussion prompts
In this module, we examine how good relations with others are influenced by civility, helpfulness, and conscientiousness. We also explore positive outcomes as a result of working cooperatively and with a sincere hope that others will experience peace, health, and well-being.
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2 videos5 readings1 peer review2 discussion prompts
This module considers a comprehensive reflection of your strengths and areas where you can consider self-improvement.
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1 reading1 peer review
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