FOCUS on Community College Success
eBook - PDF

FOCUS on Community College Success

  1. 404 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

FOCUS on Community College Success

About this book

Now in its 5th Edition, FOCUS ON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SUCCESS, gives new students the tools, tenacity, and confidence to succeed in college and beyond! Packed with strategies that help community college students break through the special challenges of juggling school, family, and work, this resource propels students boldly into the future with activities that help them build the laser focus they need to cut through distractors, master coursework, transfer to four-year colleges, and achieve career goals. Updated with the latest, forward-thinking research from academic journals and practical career sources, this resource includes entrance and exit interviews to track academic growth, chapter content on managing personal finances, advice for career planning, and more, along with the MindTap learning platform that makes students unstoppable! New for 2021: Empower your students to connect the dots between what they're learning now and their current or future careers with "How Transferable Are Your Skills?" – a new MindTap activity that challenges students to identify how their personal and academic experiences can help them become career-ready.

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Information

Publisher
Cengage Learning EMEA
Year
2018
Print ISBN
9781337406123
eBook ISBN
9781337670944
Topic
Education
Subtopic
Education General

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Brief Contents
  3. Contents
  4. Acknowledgments
  5. Meet the Cast
  6. Meet the Author
  7. Introduction to Students
  8. Readiness: FOCUS Entrance Interview
  9. Chapter 1: Starting Strong, Building Resilience
  10. Chapter 2: Becoming Mindful, Setting Goals
  11. Chapter 3: Learning Styles and Studying
  12. Chapter 4: Managing Your Time, Energy, and Money
  13. Chapter 5: Thinking Critically and Creatively
  14. Chapter 6: Learning Online
  15. Chapter 7: Engaging, Listening, and Note-Taking in Class
  16. Chapter 8: Reading, Writing, and Presenting
  17. Chapter 9: Developing Memory, Taking Tests
  18. Chapter 10: Communicating in Groups, Valuing Diversity
  19. Chapter 11: Choosing a College Major and Career
  20. Chapter 12: Creating Your Future
  21. Reality: FOCUS Exit Interview
  22. Notes
  23. Index

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