This innovative, research-based volume shows readers how skill AND will are both necessary for success in learning throughout life. It takes readers from where they are currently on the skill-will continuum (high skill, low will; low skill, high will; low skill, low will; or high skill, high will) and helps them develop a variety of learning strategies, tells them when to use them, and explains how to generate the energy, desire, and self-confidence to make those strategies work for them. Multiple assessments throughout help readers evaluate their skills, and hands-on activities allow them to try out new strategies. Becoming a Self-Regulated Learner. Skill Components. Will Components. Resource Management: Using the Tools Available to You. Improving Your Attention and Memory. Improving Your Cognition and Metacognition. Taking Notes. Taking Tests. Improving Your Reading. Improving Your Writing. Critical Thinking. Problem Solving.

Learning to Learn: The Skill and Will of College Success

VanderStoep, Scott W.

Pintrich, Paul R.

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Pearson College Div

This innovative, research-based volume shows readers how skill AND will are both necessary for success in learning throughout life. It takes readers from where they are currently on the skill-will continuum (high skill, low will; low skill, high will; low skill, low will; or high skill, high will) and helps them develop a variety of learning strategies, tells them when to use them, and explains how to generate the energy, desire, and self-confidence to make those strategies work for them. Multiple assessments throughout help readers evaluate their skills, and hands-on activities allow them to try out new strategies. Becoming a Self-Regulated Learner. Skill Components. Will Components. Resource Management: Using the Tools Available to You. Improving Your Attention and Memory. Improving Your Cognition and Metacognition. Taking Notes. Taking Tests. Improving Your Reading. Improving Your Writing. Critical Thinking. Problem Solving. For anyone who wants to improve their learning skills.

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

Research Methods for Everyday Life: Blending Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches

This book offers an innovative introduction to social research. The book explores all stages of the research process and it features both quantitative and qualitative methods. Research design topics include sampling techniques, choosing a research design, and determining research question that inform public opinion and direct future studies. Throughout the book, the authors provide vivid and engaging examples that reinforce the reading and understanding of social science research. "Your Turn" boxes contain activities that allow students to practice research skills, such as sampling, naturalistic observation, survey collection, coding, analysis, and report writing.

Johnson, Deidre D.

Psychology & Counseling

Jossey-Bass

This book offers an innovative introduction to social research. The book explores all stages of the research process and it features both quantitative and qualitative methods. Research design topics include sampling techniques, choosing a research design, and determining research question that inform public opinion and direct future studies. Throughout the book, the authors provide vivid and engaging examples that reinforce the reading and understanding of social science research. Your Turn boxes contain activities that allow students to practice research skills, such as sampling, naturalistic observation, survey collection, coding, analysis, and report writing.

Research Methods for Everyday Life: Blending Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches with SPSS Essentials Set (Research Methods for the Social Sciences)

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Learning to Learn: The Skill and Will of College Success

Learning to Learn: The Skill and Will of College Success

Research Methods for Everyday Life: Blending Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches

Research Methods for Everyday Life: Blending Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches with SPSS Essentials Set (Research Methods for the Social Sciences)