New Beginnings A Reference Guide for Adult Learners

Name: New Beginnings A Reference Guide for Adult Learners
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ISBN: 9780137152308

ISBN-10: 0137152302

ISBN-13: 9780137152308

Edition: 4th 2010

Authors: Linda Simon

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Book details

List price: $46.65
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Pearson Education
Publication date: 1/29/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 184
Size: 6.90" wide x 9.10" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.814



(T.O.C. from 3e - Need 4e Update)



Becoming a Student


Looking Back and Moving Forward: Applying Life Experiences to Being a Student


Juggling Responsibilities


Evaluating Information


Working with Others


Researching a Problem


How Being a Student Affects Your Relationships with Others


Friends and Family Members


Instructors


Classroom Protocol


Presenting Your Work


Written work


Oral Presentations


Collaborative projects


Learning On-Line


BOX:Classroom Dorsquo;s and Donrsquo;ts


Getting Your Work Done


Setting Goals


BOX:Communication and Goals


Additional Resources



Assessing Learning Needs and Course Requirements


Types of Learners


Visual Learner


Kinesthetic Learner


Auditory Learner


Worksheet:Evaluating Your Learning Style


Box:Tips for Capitalizing on Your Learning Style


Understanding Classroom Formats


Lecture


Seminar


Workshop


Worksheet:Assessing Your Preferred Class Format


Recognizing Different Areas of Study


Choosing Your Classes


Deciphering Course Descriptions


Box:Identifying Your Course Requirements


Evaluating a Course Syllabus


Box:Questions to Ask About a Course


Worksheet:Your College Career Plan


On-line Learning What you can expect from an on-line course


Box:Successful Learning On-line



Identifying College Resources


Educational Advisors


Study Skills Classes


Instructors


Classmates


Testing Services


Counselors for Students with Disabilities


Career Counseling


Personal Counseling


Mentoring Programs


Tutoring Networks


Box:Making the Best Use of Support Resources


Writing Center