Download or read book Taking Charge of Your Learning A Guide to College Success written by Dianna L. Van Blerkom and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2007-02-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a recognized leader in the field, this learning strategies textbook gives students the strategies they need to become better learners and achievers. Using its signature workshop format, TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR LEARNING: A GUIDE TO COLLEGE SUCCESS actively imparts learning strategies through engaging hands-on activities. By combining experience and solid data with a step-by-step approach, the workshops and strategies included in TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR LEARNING give students their best chance of collegiate success. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Download or read book Right from the Start written by Robert Holkeboer and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Pocket Guide to College Success written by Jamie Shushan and published by Bedford/St. Martin's. This book was released on 2016-11-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Short and to-the-point, A Pocket Guide to College Success, offers practical coverage on the topics typically covered in a full-size college success text, from academic skills like managing your time, critical thinking, and note taking to life skills such as money management, stress reduction, and pursuing your career path. The second edition of A Pocket Guide to College Success provides additional support on the transition to college as well as features new coverage on motivation, mindset, and goal-setting to help students be successful from the start. With even more emphasis on asking questions, this text focuses on helping students ask the right questions to the right people so that they can drive their own college success. Each new copy of the text can be packaged with LaunchPad Solo for College Success, our online course space that includes videos, the LearningCurve adaptive online assessment tool, and more. A full package of instructional support materials provides instructors all the tools they will need to engage students in this course and increase student retention. Also available: ACES, a nationally norm-referenced student self-assessment of non-cognitive and cognitive skills.

Download or read book College Success written by Amy Baldwin and published by . This book was released on 2020-03 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book College Study Skills written by Dianna L. Van Blerkom and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive text/workbook focuses on getting students actively involved in the learning process, and in learning how to learn. Rather than presenting one prescriptive approach, students take a learning style inventory and are then exposed to strategies that complement their personal learning styles.

Download or read book College Success written by and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book College Success written by College Entrance Examination Board and published by . This book was released on 2008-05-27 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of twelve essays that addresses college success, discussing expectations, financial burdens, requirements, effective instruction, and other related topics.

Download or read book Make College Yours written by Layli Liss and published by Chemeketa Press. This book was released on 2021-08-16 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most people think that getting ready to start college classes means buying a textbook and reading a syllabus. In reality, entering college is like entering a whole new world with new expectations and ways to interact and grow. The transition is rarely easy, but you can take ownership of your experience in college. Make College Yours: Mindsets and Methods for College Success is designed for students in First Year Experience or similar courses at the college level. This text combines evidence-based instructional content with insightful anecdotes from students of varying backgrounds. In this book, you’ll find personal stories of college students grappling with the same problems and issues you’ll grapple with, stories that are as relatable as they are complex. In these pages, you’ll find lots of helpful lessons about the basics of starting college, like: • Improving study skills • Combating test anxiety • Being a good group member • Developing a growth mindset • Making campus connections • Becoming an active learner Make College Yours goes way beyond the basics, too. This book will also teach you about major life skills, including: • Learning to persist through difficult times • Managing negative emotions • Understanding personal agency • Making wise choices • Taking responsibility for your own growth • Overcoming procrastination

Download or read book Own Your Education written by Megan Stone and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2014 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers to teach students the right skills, attitudes, and principles to be successful in school.

Download or read book Kick Ass in College written by Gunnar Fox and published by Kick Ass Media. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An expanded second edition of Gunnar Fox's brutally honest and entertaining guide to success in college -- and beyond. Crammed with hundreds of hacks, tips and guerrilla tactics along with snazzy new illustrations by Nick Street to keep the pages turning. Praised by students, parents and professors alike as a great read. The librarian's favorite choice for "reluctant readers."

Download or read book Your Guide to College Success written by John W. Santrock and published by Wadsworth Publishing Company. This book was released on 2006 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Authored by John Santrock, a prominent developmental psychologist, and Jane Halonen, an educational leader in critical thinking, this proven text and CD-ROM package appeal to instructors who want to emphasize student self-awareness in pursuit of college success goals, as well as active learning strategies. Within the 13-chapter text, the authors develop six themes that impact students' success. They have developed and refined an innovative visual map, the "Six-Point Model of Success." Tare introduced The themes include: Develop Meaningful Values; Set Goals, Plan, and Monitor; Get Motivated and Take Responsibility; Think and Learn; Build Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence; and, Explore Careers. Once these themes are introduced Chapter 1, they are integrated throughout the book, providing students with a guide to success. refers to the A Learning Portfolio concludes every chapter and consists of three self-assessments, a variety of journal activities, and the new summary activity "Applying the Six Strategies for Success" The Learning Portfolio is designed to help students record their reflections, apply the strategies, and track their success through the course. An accompanying CD-ROM is packaged free with every few textbook and is a valuable addition to the learning resources this book offers. The CD-ROM contains electronic versions of the self-assessments, additional self-assessments, My Journal, and case studies for in-class or journal discussion." -- Publisher.

Download or read book A Professor s Guide to College Success A Survival Guide for First Time Students and Returning Working Adults written by Boyd K. Smith Ph. D. and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-01-04 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book DescriptionThis second edition contains many updates from the original and provides tools for students as working adults as well as those transitioning from high school to college.As of this writing there about 3000 Amazon e-books on "College Success." No wonder it becomes confusing to sort out what is right for you (and your parents if you are transitioning from high school) to use as a guide, and what is not.Most of these e-books on college success focus on basic "how-tos." And "how-tos" are definitely needed. However, it can be daunting to students when they consider how to go about succeeding in college. Focusing first on a strong motivator helps. Then the routines to achieve the end goal will be exhilarating, not enervating. One of our biggest motivators is money. Income to sustain a reasonable life style.Whether this is your first exposure to college preparation, or whether you are considering college to improve career opportunities or to change careers, learning how to succeed in college and beyond can be one of the most profitable learning experiences you will ever participate in, IF you do it right.I would suggest that we consider college as a business investment, rather than a very costly life expense. Consider for a moment that you had between $100,000 and $200,000 to invest in a major business venture. For illustrative purposes the comparison will be between completing a high school degree and a completing a master's degree. The earnings ratio is roughly 2:1. Of course this will vary depending on when you complete your degree program.So, while planning for college, consider the lifetime wage investment as a motivator, instead of the cost center mind set of expenses. At the same time using the business mind set, reduces the likelihood of emotional decisions, and focuses more on logical decisions supported by sound business planning. My grandfather used to say "separate your vocation from your avocation." Your primary source of income from your passion to learn about something that will likely not yield sustainable income opportunities.So your best first step in your college (job) preparation is sufficient research to thoroughly study the subject of college preparation as an investment. Doing so will involve creating a personalized, detailed plan of success to yield a high return on investment.When it comes to college decisions there are many important factors that need consideration including answering such questions as: - Am I prepared for the teaching differences between high school and college?- If I am considering college as a working adult, what are my goals and how do I achieve them?- In which college can I best succeed?- How much will it cost?- What will be my debt when I complete my degree?- How rapidly can I pay of my college debt?Succeeding in college is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. Preparation is one key. Persistence is the other. Learn how to accomplish both for career success through this book..

Download or read book The Pocket Guide to College Success written by Jamie Shushan and published by Macmillan Higher Education. This book was released on 2019-10-25 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pocket Guide to College Success provides straightforward and easily consumable coverage on all the topics typically found in a full-size college success text in a handy, affordable, highly-customizable format. Chapters on academic skills like time management, academic planning, and note-taking get students ready for success in class, while life skills like goal-setting, money management, and interpersonal communication help them throughout their entire collegiate experience and beyond. Perfect for use as a self-directed student reference outside of a first-year course (or where there is no such course), Pocket is also a full-course solution, available with a robust instructor’s manual and suite of digital resources to empower your first-year program. The third edition is included in the Bedford Select database, making it easy to take out chapters, add pre-built modules, or include campus-specific content such as campus maps, course outcomes, letter from a dean, or directory of campus resources. Choose your binding, customize your cover, and add digital resources like the ACES self-assessment—all with transparent pricing that updates with every change. From a full-course solution to a credible print companion for your program's online modules, there is a pocket for everyone.

Download or read book Orientation to College Learning written by Dianna L. Van Blerkom and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains 15 chapters covering major college survival and study skills. This is the brief, non-workbook version of Van Blerkom's well-regarded COLLEGE STUDY SKILLS. The text is extensively class-tested, exhibiting the author's wide teaching experience and real understanding of students' needs. It is based on the premise that students come to college with important experiences and self-knowledge.

Download or read book The Complete Guide to College Success written by Richard S. Newman and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 1995-10-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bookstores are filled with shelves and shelves of books telling students how to get A's, how to manage their time more effectively, how to succeed socially, and how to get along with their roommates. Few, however, combine all these elements into a single, handy volume, and almost none are written by students themselves. Unique in its approach, The Complete Guide to College Success adopts a conversational style that engages the student in dialogue with its question and answer format, all the while providing useful, hands-on suggestions that translate into a positive college experience. Divided into three sections, The Complete Guide tackles Personal Development, Social and Interpersonal Excellence, and Academic Success. Each section is filled with self- improvement tips and strategies to make the college experience in its entirety a rewarding one. Descriptive and prescriptive in nature, the guide both informs readers and advises them: Do you have trouble taking tests? Here are some easy, and extremely effective, ways to enhance your memory and ace your exams. Are you always at a loss for time?The book provides straight-forward and proven strategies for time management. Nervous about meeting new people? Richard Newman has just the advice to put you at ease and to show you how to engage others. Concerned about dating, relationships, and sex issues in college?This book presents perspectives from students all over America. Newman also serves up an in-the-trenches look at college life with his Student Views, which introduce most chapters. Student Views are a collection of quotes gathered from college students around the country, who give their take on the issue that the chapter discusses. While most college guides are written by professionals in the fields of psychology or health, The Complete Guide to College Success is one of the only books written by a real expert—a student himself. Newman knows the reality of contemporary college life and here presents a wide range of college issues. Informal, candid, and easy-to-read, The Complete Guide to College Success is a book no college student should be without. Table of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction 1. The Power of Belief 2. Courage: The Foundation of College Success 3. Taking Risks 4. Overcoming College-Related Fears 5. Expanding Your Comfort Zone 6. Diet and Exercise 7. Entering the Winner's Circle 8. Choosing the Right Major and Career 9. Goal Setting 10. The Art of Making a Great First Impression 11. Reaching Out: Embracing New Experiences, Meeting New People, and Getting Involved on Campus 12. Dating, Relationships, and Sex 13. Eight Traits of Expert Conversationalists 14. Roommate Dynamics 15. Becoming a Leader among Leaders 16. How to Remember People's Names 17. How to Give Dynamic Presentations 18. Active Listening 19. Effective Note Taking 20. Getting in the Mood: How to Psych Yourself Up for Effective Study Sessions 21. Optimal Studying 22. Getting the Most out of Reading 23. How to Write A-Grade Papers 24. Time Management 25. How to Enhance Your Memory 26. How to Ace Your Exams Index A Note from Me to You About the Author

Download or read book Six Steps to College Success written by Kathleen C. Straker and published by . This book was released on 2014-12-20 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Six Steps to College Success is written for students who want to take charge of their own learning. Originally developed for graduate, medical, dental, veterinary and nursing students, these evidence-based techniques proved to be so successful that undergraduate students requested their own version of the book. The new field of Educational Neuroscience draws from the disciplines of education, psychology and neuroscience. We have been drawing from these same disciplines of study for over 20 years! Much of the recent research in educational neuroscience better explains WHY the strategies we have been teaching are so effective. This study system will help you retain the information presented in your classes, textbooks and labs and will teach you to: Reduce stress by developing a manageable schedule Get the most out of lectures Use critical thinking to organize essential information Create highly organized notes for easy review and self-testing Recall and apply information for exams and laboratory work Improve long-term memory Increase concentration Reduce test anxiety Take exams with confidence

Download or read book The Secrets of College Success written by Lynn F. Jacobs and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-06-11 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you’re currently a college student, or plan on being one, you need to check out this book. Written by award-winning professors Lynn Jacobs and Jeremy Hyman, it’s loaded with insider information that only professors know--but few are willing to reveal. The over 600 tips in this book will show you: How to pick good courses and avoid bad professors How to develop “college-level” skills and habits that’ll put you ahead of the pack How to get through the freshman comp, math, language, and lab science requirements--in one try How to figure out what’s going to be on the tests, and what professors are looking for in papers and presentations How to pick a major you’ll really like--and be good at How to get the edge for graduate school--or the inside track to a really good job And much more. The tips are quick and easy-to-use, and the advice is friendly and supportive. It’s as if you had your own personal professor guiding you on the path to college success.