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Wright, Jean – 1982
Factors that govern effective student learning and ways to improve the learning environment are analyzed, with specific reference to England. In acknowledging the academic importance of motivation, maturity, and effective study methods, attention is directed to the way that these can be developed and encouraged within the present educational…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Counselor Role, Creativity, Educational Environment
Young, Eric D. – 1986
This report describes a model for improving retention and graduation rates of culturally diverse students that involves a guided studies seminar in psychological education. The objective is to provide incoming freshmen with an experiential seminar structured around examining higher education, learning and study skills development, and personal and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Freshmen, First Year Seminars, Higher Education
Download full textFleming, S. P.; And Others – 1993
Metacognitions about study activities and strategy use were assessed in 166 fifth and sixth graders (54 percent female and 39 percent African American), 108 seventh and eighth graders (55 percent female and 32 percent African American), and 168 college students (60 percent female, 10 percent African American, and 10 percent from other ethnic…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Attitude Measures, Cognitive Processes, College Students
Gardner, John N., Ed.; Jewler, A. Jerome, Ed. – 1992
This textbook is designed to prepare college freshmen for their undergraduate career. Organized in 15 chapters the course introduces basic academic and study skills as well as suggestions for thinking about a career choice, and responding to the social challenges of campus life. Chapter One, "Keys to Success," discusses setting goals and the value…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Cognitive Style, College Freshmen, Educational Objectives
Mangano, Joseph A.; Corrado, Thomas J. – 1980
A survey was conducted at six representative New York State two-year colleges to: (1) determine the relative importance of selected educational needs for students and staff in the business, health services, and trade/technology curricula; and (2) taxonomize the needs of re-entry adult students. Survey respondents included 561 traditional students…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Adult Vocational Education, Basic Skills, Classification
Glover, Jeanette W.; Hull-Toye, Carolyn S. – 1995
This study of 528 Tennessee welfare recipients enrolled in regular community college vocational or technical programs examined academic background, personal characteristics, student attitudes, college experiences, and learning outcomes. These students were primarily single parents who received Aid to Families with Dependent Children benefits and…
Descriptors: Career Development, Community Colleges, Grade Point Average, Individual Development
