Profile of Adult Learner of the Year (2009) provides a role model to which adult students can aspire. (Ex. - Part 1).
Student profiles serve as real-life examples of successful adults who have made the transition to college, as students who see themselves represented in the text are more likely to believe they can succeed.(Ex. - In each section).
In-text reflection exercises are specific to adult learners’ needs and designed for use during and beyond the course. (Ex. -In each section).
Practical Application Assignments allow students to create an in-depth analysis of their situation as well as a plan for action that can help them succeed. (Ex. - End of each section, such the Educational Risk Assessment).
Supplemental scope of Information focuses only on the elements specific to the adult experience. (Ex. - In each section).
Tone is written with the understanding that adult learners are more receptive to peer-to-peer advice about being successful. (Ex. - In each section).
Emphasis on self-help topics allows for flexibility of use in conjunction with a textbook in a course or used in an advising setting. (Ex. - In each section).
TECHNOLOGY AND PEARSON CHOICES
MyStudentSuccessLab (www.mystudentsuccesslab.com) is an online solution designed to help students ‘Start strong, Finish stronger’ by building skills for ongoing personal and professional development. This Learning Outcome based technology promotes student engagement through:
· The Learning Path Diagnostic offers for the course, 83 Full Course Pre- and Post-Diagnostic (Bloom’s Taxonomy Levels I-VI) questions, and for each topic, 20 Pre- and Post-Test (Bloom’s Taxonomy Levels I-VI) questions.
· The Overview provides learning objectives to build vocabulary and repetition.
· Video interviews on key issues ‘by students, for students’.
· The Practice exercises improve class preparation and learning.
· Graded Activities build critical thinking skills and develop problem-solving abilities (includes Essays and Journaling).
· Instructors benefit from an Implementation Guide to easily assign and assess progress.
· Students have access to relevant FinishStronger247 YouTube videos, the Pearson student Facebook page chock full of tips, MySearchLab use for doing effective research, and more.