The Community College Experience
Published on 2. September 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-13-117297-5 (ISBN)
Description
For Freshman Orientation, Introduction to College, College Survival, and College Seminar courses.
The only book on the market written with the first-time community college student in mind, this text provides basic information as well as encouragement for the non-traditional student-it shows that going to college and balancing work and family can be accomplished. It covers a range of topics, examining the reasons for attending college, how to study effectively, and life after community college. Each chapter explores a major "college survival" topic in depth and provides a wealth of information for anyone who has stepped onto campus for the first time.
The only book on the market written with the first-time community college student in mind, this text provides basic information as well as encouragement for the non-traditional student-it shows that going to college and balancing work and family can be accomplished. It covers a range of topics, examining the reasons for attending college, how to study effectively, and life after community college. Each chapter explores a major "college survival" topic in depth and provides a wealth of information for anyone who has stepped onto campus for the first time.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Weight
1000 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-117297-5 (9780131172975)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions
Amy Baldwin
The Community College Experience, Brief Edition
Book
03/2007
2nd Edition
Pearson
€17.35
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Content
I. GETTING STARTED.
1. Who Are You and What Do You Know?
2. Understanding College Culture and Your Campus.
3. Stress and Time Management.
II. IN THE CLASSROOM.
4. Campus Communication.
5. Forging Relationships.
6. Listening and Taking Notes Effectively.
7. College Reading Skills.
8. Study Skills and Test-Taking Strategies.
9. Writing Effectively.
10. Critical Thinking and Information Literacy.
III. BEYOND THE CLASSROOM.
11. Setting New Educational and Financial Goals.
12. Preparing for Life After a Community College.
Appendix A: Resources on Learning Styles.
Appendix B: Taking an Online Course.
Appendix C: Glossary of Terms.
Index.
1. Who Are You and What Do You Know?
2. Understanding College Culture and Your Campus.
3. Stress and Time Management.
II. IN THE CLASSROOM.
4. Campus Communication.
5. Forging Relationships.
6. Listening and Taking Notes Effectively.
7. College Reading Skills.
8. Study Skills and Test-Taking Strategies.
9. Writing Effectively.
10. Critical Thinking and Information Literacy.
III. BEYOND THE CLASSROOM.
11. Setting New Educational and Financial Goals.
12. Preparing for Life After a Community College.
Appendix A: Resources on Learning Styles.
Appendix B: Taking an Online Course.
Appendix C: Glossary of Terms.
Index.