Orientation to College Learning

by Dianna L. Van Blerkom

ORIENTATION TO COLLEGE LEARNING, Seventh Edition takes students on a specific path to help them to be motivated, and to surround themselves with the resources they need to set goals and celebrate accomplishments. The text emphasizes well-defined goals, regular class attendance, good work habits, sufficient background knowledge, appropriate study strategies, time management, and motivation as the key factors that contribute to college success. It strengthens the connection between motivation and the strategies that are presented, so that students continue to increase their motivation throughout the course and enhance their commitment to being a successful student.

344 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Vonze]

Read for a college class. As I'm a transfer student, a lot of this was just common sense to me. However, I can see how it'd be helpful for high school students preparing for college or first time college students. The chapter on time management was probably the most helpful for me.