P.O.W.E.R. Learning and Connect Access Card package

by Robert S. Feldman

P.O.W.E.R. Learning is the only first-year experience text with a unifying system for critical thinking and problem solving. P.O.W.E.R. Learning maximizes students' potential for success in college and in life. Using the scientifically-based, yet simple and class-tested principles of the P.O.W.E.R (Prepare, Organize, Work, Evaluate, and Rethink) system, students gain a sense of mastery and achievement as they move through the text; with the growth of their confidence comes the increased intellectual enthusiasm and personal discipline needed for them to excel.

Genres: Nonfiction, Textbooks

412 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Robert S. Feldman is Dean in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Professor of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Feldman, who is winner of the College Distinguished Teacher award, has also taught courses at Mount Holyoke College, Wesleyan University, and Virginia Commonwealth University.

A Fellow of the American Psychological Association and the American Psychological Society, Feldman received a B.A. with High Honors from Wesleyan University and an M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is winner of a Fulbright Senior Research Scholar and Lecturer award and has written more than 100 books, book chapters, and scientific articles. In addition, he is on the Board of Directors of the Federation of Associations in Behavioral and Brain Sciences (FABBS).

His books, which have been translated into languages ranging from Spanish and French to Chinese and Japanese, include The Liar in Your Life, Understanding Psychology, Essentials of Understanding Psychology, Fundamentals of Nonverbal Behavior, Development of Nonverbal Behavior in Children, Social Psychology, Development Across the Life Span, and P.O.W.E.R. Learning: Strategies for Success in College and Life. His research interests include honesty and deception and impression management. His research has been supported by grants from the National Institute of Mental Health and the National Institute on Disabilities and Rehabilitation Research.

Reviews

[Earl Grey · Rating 1 out of 5]

Pretty self explanatory , all common sense .

[Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a required textbook for an introductory college course. This was a preparatory class I was enrolled in for my bachelor's degree. The class was "Skills for Success" and used the strategies in this book to prepare students. The textbook also has "try it" exercises and journal reflections for students to self-evaluate and to keep track of progress made.

POWER: Prepare, Organize, Work, Evaluate, Re-think.

The strategies in this book are covered in three parts:

#1.) Getting Started
#2.) Using P.O.W.E.R for Academic Success
#3.) Life Beyond the Classroom

Part one covers how to become a successful student; making the most of your time; recognizing how you learn, who you are, and what you value.

Part two discusses how to take notes; steps for taking tests; building reading skills; writing and speaking; memory; choosing a course and major; along with technology and information competency.

Part three covers how to make good decisions; diversity and relationships with others; money matters; stress, health, and wellness.

While these things seem academic, the textbook can be an invaluable tool to help some prioritize as well as see their strengths and weaknesses.

[Tabitha Chamberlain · Rating 4 out of 5]

have to admitted being assigned this at 43 does mean that most of this is going to be a little more review then actual useful for me. however, the point of the book is awesome, downside is the links are no longer supported but still great start for the first time college student no matter the age.

[Bizchance]

It is very useful

[Kevin Conner · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you really take your time and apply ideas from this book, it will really help you long-term. Priceless.

[. · Rating 1 out of 5]

bleeeehhhhhhh.