Author: Blas G. GuerreroPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 548
Book Description
An Analysis of Academic, Demographic, and Non-cognitive Factors that Influence Academic Performance During the Freshman Year in College
Author: Blas G. GuerreroDissertation Abstracts International
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ISBN:
Category : Dissertations, Academic
Languages : en
Pages : 546
Book Description
A Retrospective View of Academic Performance Among First-year Students at Lake Superior State University who Selected Michigan's Dual Enrollment Program as Their Postsecondary Preparatory Strategy in High School (1996-2003)
Author: Mary Anne Pietraniec ShannonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : College preparation programs
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
A Counselor's Guide to the Dissertation Process
Author: Brandé FlamezPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119375525
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 237
Book Description
This engaging book not only offers step-by-step guidance on planning, writing, and defending a dissertation but also helps create a beginning-to-end process that is meaningful, rewarding, and exciting. Each chapter answers commonly asked questions, contains a checklist for each part of the dissertation, provides a summary of key points, and lists additional resources. Topics addressed include tips for staying motivated, time management, and self-care; selecting a dissertation committee and narrowing down the topic; writing a proposal; preparing the literature review; creating the problem statement, purpose statement, and research questions; understanding research methodology and ethics; collecting and analyzing data; presenting results; and best of all—publishing a dissertation. *Requests for digital versions from the ACA can be found on www.wiley.com *To request print copies, please visit the ACA website https://imis.counseling.org/store/ *Reproduction requests for material from books published by ACA should be directed to [email protected]
The Freshman Year Experience in American Higher Education
Author: Andrew Karl KochPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
Measuring Noncognitive Variables
Author: William SedlacekPublisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000981282
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Co-published in association with Big Picture Learning.Measuring Noncognitive Variables: Improving Admissions, Success, and Retention for Underrepresented Students is written for admissions professionals, counselors, faculty and advisers who admit, teach, or work with students during the admissions process and post-enrollment period. It brings together theory, research and practice related to noncognitive variables in a practical way by using assessment methods provided at no cost. Noncognitive variables have been shown to correlate with the academic success of students of all races, cultures, and backgrounds. Noncognitive variables include personal and social dimensions, adjustment, motivation, and student perceptions, rather than the traditional verbal and quantitative areas (often called cognitive) typically measured by standardized tests.Key Features include:* Models that raise concepts related to innovation, diversity and racism in proactive ways* Examples of admission and post-enrollment applications that show how schools and programs can use noncognitive variables in a variety of ways * Additional examples from foundations, professional associations, and K-12 programs* An overview of the limitations of traditional assessment methods such as admission tests, grades, and courses takenEducation professionals involved in the admissions process will find this guide effectively informs their practice. This guide is also appropriate as a textbook in a range of courses offered in Higher Education and Student Affairs Masters and PhD programs.
Annotated Bibliography on Assessment of the First College Year
Author: Publisher:
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Category : College freshmen
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
An annotated bibliography concentrated on the evaluation of programs for first-year students and the improvement of those programs through evaluation. The bibliography focuses on print information published in the past decade, with both four-year and two-year literature considered.
Teaching Adolescents to Become Learners
Author: Camille A. FamingtonPublisher:
ISBN: 9780985681906
Category : Academic achievement
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
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