College Success Strategies

by Sherrie L. Nist, Jodi Patrick Holschuh

"College Learning Strategies" teaches the skills and strategies that will enable readers o become life-long learners capable of knowing how to approach new and difficult material in college and beyond. The skills taught in this book will serve readers well in the future in a variety of learning situations. "College Learning Strategies" is designed to engage readers in thought about their own learning and the important role they play in the learning process. Because effective learning is a complex process, the authors have based the book on the idea that there are four key factors that must interact for learning to occur: 1.The characteristics of the learner (motivation, interest, beliefs, etc); 2. The tasks that readers are asked to do (both the level of thinking required and type of assessment); 3. The strategies that readers must use (previewing, annotation, mapping, etc); and 4. The characteristics of the books with which readers interact (textbooks, lecture, internet, and other sources of information). For those interested in developing their study skills.

296 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

See also Sherrie Nist-Olejnik

Reviews

[TaeVon (TizzyMatic) · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a book that was published a decade ago, it is still pretty relevant to colleges in the U.S. today. Aside from the clear outdated information, every bit of information is valuable and can be applied to college learning. I'm a sophomore currently, so I have learned a great much before reading this book. I skimmed over what I knew in detail, but read what I found to be interesting anyway. Nonetheless, there were many things I did not know throughout the book.

If you're a high school senior or college freshman, this book will help you greatly. Remember that what's mentioned about emailing professor's is beyond necessary now and the sources professor's use online is usually BlackBoard nowadays. It's best to find your weaknesses and strengthen them along the read.

Have a great read!

[Rashaan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a helpful resource for students who need additional assistance with time management and transitioning into college from high school or for re-entry. The chapters are very straightforward, creative, and give hands-on practical counsel. I say its a must for any teacher's library.

[William Lawrence · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great advice for college students.