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Author:
Gabriel, Kathleen F. (Kathleen Faye), 1948-
Title:
Teaching unprepared students : strategies for promoting success and retention in higher education / Kathleen F. Gabriel ; foreword by Sandra M. Flake.
Edition:
1st ed.
Publisher:
Stylus Pub.,
Copyright Date:
2008
Description:
xiii, 145 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subject:
Developmental studies programs.
Underprepared college students.
College dropouts--Prevention.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 135-140) and index.
Contents:
Unprepared and at-risk college students : myth or reality? -- Philosophical foundations : yes, they can! -- The first week of class : sharing a mission for success -- Begin with consistent contact : attendance that matters -- Learning styles and the science of learning : tapping brain power -- Embracing learner-centered education : engaging students -- Interweaving assessment and teaching : any questions? -- Techniques for promoting academic integrity and discouraging cheating : playing by the rules -- Epilogue: Final thoughts : promoting a richer campus environment .
ISBN:
1579222307 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9781579222307 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1579222293 (cloth : alk. paper)
9781579222291 (cloth : alk. paper)
OCLC:
(OCoLC)182779491
LCCN:
2007048785
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
PNAX964 -- Northeast Iowa Community College Library - Calmar (Calmar)
UQAX771 -- Des Moines Area Community College Library - Ankeny (Carroll)
OSAX771 -- Grand View University Library (Des Moines)
UDAX314 -- Charles C. Myers Library (Dubuque)
IBAX173 -- North Iowa Area Community College Library (Mason City)
O3AX572 -- Cornell College - Russell D. Cole Library (Mount Vernon)
LOAX706 -- Library, Eastern Iowa CC (Muscatine)
OMAX631 -- Geisler Learning Resource Cntr (Pella)
PMAX975 -- Morningside University - Hickman-Johnson-Furrow Library (Sioux City)
HWAX074 -- Hawkeye Community College Library (Waterloo)
PQAX094 -- Wartburg College - Vogel Library (Waverly)

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