Resources for Freshman Seminar Faculty

The Effect of Learning and Motivation Strategies Training on College Students' Achievement http://all.successcenter.ohio-state.edu/references/references.htm

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Abstract: "An educational psychology-based training program was developed to teach learning and motivation strategies to college students. It involved teaching students four major achievement strategies: taking reasonable risk, taking responsibility for outcomes, searching the environment (for information), and using feedback. Each strategy was divided into two substrategies, and used to teach students to overcome procrastination, build self-confidence and responsibility, manage their lives, learn from lecture and text, prepare for exams, and write papers. The training was provided as a course taught using a “hybrid” technology-based instructional model called Active Discovery And Participation thru Technology (ADAPT). Students who received the training earned significantly higher grade point averages in comparison to a matched group: (1) the term they received the training (both with and without the training grade included), and (2) the term after receiving the training. This shows that the training produced both near and far transfer."

Faculty Resources for Freshman Seminar Instructors http://www.freshmanseminar.appstate.edu/Faculty/resources.htm

"First-year Confidential: In a competitive market, universities are trying to smooth the transition for newcomers." (Canada) Brian Bergman, Susan McClelland, John Demont.
Maclean's Nov 15, 1999 p86 (5 pages).

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How to Teach Study Skills http://www.teachingtools.org/study.htm

"An Integrated Approach to Teaching Research in a First-Year Seminar." Anthony Stamatoplos. College Teaching, Wntr 2000 v48 i1 p33 (3 pages).

"Know the Test: One Component of Test Preparation." Evelyn W. Jackson, Shirley McGlinn.
Journal of College Reading and Learning, Fall 2000 v31 i1 p84 (10 pages).

    This is an article in Gale's Expanded Academic ASAP database. You need the password to access these articles. To get the password, please contact a librarian via email: library@mildred-elley.edu or phone: 786-0855 ext. 230.
     There are many other articles that deal with test-taking and study skills. For help finding other articles please see a librarian.
     Abstract: "Optimal performance on standardized tests is an important goal for many college students, including those aspiring to professional or graduate school or those seeking certification. Test performance is dependent on the examinee's specific knowledge and abilities measured by the test as well as test-taking skills . Numerous test preparation resources, including books, software and coaching courses, have been developed in response to the proliferation of standardized tests. Since preparation may be costly and time consuming, students should make sure that any preparation strategy includes attention to the knowledge and skills that can make a difference. The focus of this study is to demonstrate the effect of knowing the test as one aspect of a test preparation strategy."