Learning Resources

Learning Resources

The Teaching and Learning Center

The Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) at Moorpark College provides academic support to students and professional support for instructors in order to improve student retention and success. Academic Support for students is available through the Learning Center, and College strategies courses. To receive tutoring in any of the following areas, currently registered students need to enroll in COL M05 (Supervised Tutoring Across the Curriculum), a zero (0) unit course, free to Moorpark College students. This process is initiated at the time of the first tutoring session.

Location: 3rd floor of Library Learning Resources building

Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Apply learning strategies to succeed in college. 
  2. Assess learning needs and identify individual strengths and learning needs in subject area.
  3. Improve understanding and competence in the subject area.
  4. Apply skills from tutoring sessions to other assignments or courses.
  5. Use strategies gained from tutoring to be a more confident, successful college student.

Subject Tutoring

The Learning Center offers tutoring in math, writing, and general study skills applied across all disciplines. Additionally, the Learning Center offers tutoring in a few subjects including Spanish and ESL (grammar and conversation). All subject tutoring is conducted on a drop-in basis.

Math and Science Center

The Math and Science center is the part of the Teaching and Learning Center that offers tutoring for students in all levels of math, statistics, physics, chemistry, biology, accounting, and computer science (C++). Special care is taken to help those students in the Basic Skills level math classes. Tutors specializing in mathematics are available during every hour the Center is open. Tutors specializing in other subjects have varying schedules, which may be found on the student services page at the Moorpark College website.

All Math and Science Center services and resources are free to enrolled Moorpark College students and include:

  • drop-in tutoring for all levels of mathematics courses;
  • workshops and study sessions;
  • Internet and software resources.

Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Assess learning needs and identify individual strengths and learning needs in subject area
  2. Improve understanding and competence in the subject area
  3. Apply skills from tutoring sessions to other assignments or courses
  4. Use strategies gained from tutoring to be a more confident, successful college student

Writing Center

The Writing Center specializes in the writing, reading, and study skills needed for success in all levels of course work and in preparation for professional life. Writing Center faculty and tutors provide support and instruction in the following formats:

  • individual tutoring
  • online tutoring (via e-mail)
  • workshops
  • poetry readings, guest writers, and special events

The Writing Center also provides web-hosted instructional software and downloadable writing guides/resources, print handouts on writing and study skills, Directed Learning Activities, and Individual Academic Achievement Plans.

All services are free to currently enrolled Moorpark College students. Appointments are required and can be made through the online appointment scheduling system linked to the Writing Center website. Tutoring sessions are 45 minutes.

For complete information on the Writing Center, including up-to-date hours, workshop calendars, and resources

Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Assess learning needs and identify individual strengths and learning needs in subject area.
  2. Improve understanding and competence in the subject area.
  3. Apply skills from tutoring sessions to other assignments or courses.
  4. Use strategies gained from tutoring to be a more confident, successful college student.

College Courses (listed under “College” in the Catalog)

Students may enroll in credit-based courses to improve learning skills or to acquire tutoring and peer-mentoring skills. "College" courses support and augment the academic services provided by the Teaching and Learning Center.

  • College Strategies (COL M01): Develops students’ learning strategies for college success. Teaches awareness and practice in critical thinking, study methods, learning styles, time management, test preparation and test taking, and self-regulated learning.
  • Tutoring Methods (COL M02): Introduces methods for tutoring individuals and groups. Examines learning theories and instructional pedagogies, and provides opportunities for application of skills to tutoring sessions.

Computer Labs

The Open Access Lab on the 1st floor of the LLR building has 140 computers, and additional computers are available on the 2nd and 3rd floors. These labs are open to all currently enrolled students, and they offer Internet access, printing, scanning, Office software, and course-specific software. Some departments also offer specialized computer labs for their students. When computers are in high demand, academic use takes precedence over personal use. Assistive Technology is available for students with special needs. More information is available from the Access Office at (805) 378-1461.

  • Use of the Internet while on Campus - Wired and wireless Internet access is provided by the college to enable students to complete educational pursuits in conjunction with class assignments and general research. It is expected that all campus Internet users will act in an ethical and lawful manner. All users need to adhere to district policy AP 3720-A on Computer and Network Use. Details are available at: http://www.vcccd.edu/departments/information-technology/use-agreement-ap-3720
  • Privacy on the Internet - Be aware that any electronic mail sent or received over the Internet is not truly private. Moorpark College reserves the right to monitor and access any information sent or received via college-provided access to the Internet.
  • General Responsibility - Through the Internet, Moorpark College provides access to public and private networks and sites, which furnish electronic mail, information services, bulletin boards, conferences, etc. Be advised that Moorpark College does not assume any responsibility for the contents of any of these outside networks.

Language Center

The Language Center (LLR-305) is a multimedia classroom where instructors offer tutoring, help with strategies for learning culture and language, and provide information about language learning opportunities to students enrolled in language courses. Language instructors may also reserve the room for their classes. Students currently enrolled in language courses may use the facility for independent language study during library hours, including when classes are present, with permission of the instructor.