Learning and Motivation Strategies: Your Guide to Success, 2nd Edition
©2008 |Pearson | Out of print
Bruce W. Tuckman, The Ohio State University
Dennis A. Abry, Blue Ridge Community College
Dennis R. Smith, The Ohio State University
©2008 |Pearson | Out of print
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Module 1: Learning and Motivation Strategies for Achievement.
Module 2: The Keys to Achievement.
Module 3: Procrastination: The Thief of Time.
Module 4: Believing in Yourself: Self-Confidence.
Module 5: Taking Responsibility: It's Up to You.
Module 6: Active Listening.
Module 7. Active Reading.
Module 8: Preparing for Exams.
Module 9: Using Critical Thinking to Prepare Papers and Speeches.
Module 10. Resilience: Managing Your Life in School.
Module 11: Building Relationships That Work and Embracing Diversity.
Module 12: Preparing for Your Future.
Appendix.
Assignment 1.2 Class Schedule worksheet
Assignment 3.4 “How I Spent My Time This Week” worksheet
Assignment 4.2 Mood Thermometers: How I Feel Right Now (2 copies)
Assignment 5.4 “No Looking Back”
Quickpractice 7.2, 7.3 “Understanding the Allure of the Internet”
Assignment 7.1 “Race and the Schooling of Black Americans”
Quickpractice 7.4; Assignment 7.2 Biology textbook pages
Quickpractice 7.5; Assignment 7.3 Math textbook pages
Portfolio 7: Text Document
Assignment 8.3; Assignment 8.5 “Planet Prejudice”
Assignment 8.4 “Gordon Parks”
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