Learning and Motivation Strategies: Your Guide to Success [Paperback]

Bruce W. Tuckman (Author), Dennis Abry (Author), Dennis R. Smith (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0130330639 | ISBN-13: 978-0130330635 | Publication Date: July 10, 2001 | Edition: 1st

This hands-on volume teaches readers how to learn on their own and how to motivate themselves. It features a highly user-friendly style and an open, nontraditional look and approach. A consistent set of psychological principles--embodied in four major strategies and eight substrategies--are used throughout the book as unifying themes in exploring the various keys to achievement. Incorporates self-surveys, quick practices, applications, assignments, self-assessments, and portfolios. Introduction to Individual Learning and Motivation. The Keys to Achievement. Procrastination--The Thief of Time. Believing in Yourself--Self-Confidence. Taking Responsibility--It's up to You. Active Listening--Learning from Lecture. Active Reading--Learning from Text. Preparing for Exams. Preparing Papers and Speeches. Managing your Life in School. Relationships that Work. Planning for Your Future. For anyone interested in optimizing their study skills and strategies.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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“This text does an incredible job of including examples that fit within the context of each module... I really like QUEST and read every one of the episodes!  The book is extremely comprehensive, and with the new addition of a module on critical thinking, it will be even more complete.”

-- Elizabeth H. Hardaway, University of Georgia

 

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

From the Back Cover

Written and designed to enhance students' independent learning, this innovative hands-on text uses a consistent set of psychological principles as the basis for teaching students how to learn and motivate themselves. Students are encouraged to actively participate in self-surveys, quick practices, applications, assignments, and self-assessments to improve their skills. The book's unique content is organized around four major strategies proven to increase achievement-oriented behavior:

• Strategy #1 Take reasonable risk: Go for your goals via manageable steps.
• Strategy #2 Take responsibility for your outcomes: build a plan and think positively.
• Strategy #3 Search the environment: Ask questions and visualize model answers.
• Strategy #4 Use feedback: Monitor your actions and give yourself instructions.

Learning and Motivation Strategies was developed and tested in the classroom to promote ultimate life success. The activities in the book are further complemented by a companion website (www.prenhall.com/tuckman).

Also, visit our Student Success Supersite at www.prenhall.com/success
Features include:

• Majors Exploration
• Career Advice
• Web Links
• Tips from Successful Students
• Student Bulletin Boards
• Faculty Resources

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Product Details

• Paperback: 260 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1st edition (July 10, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130330639
• ISBN-13: 978-0130330635
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #968,122 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: Learning and Motivation Strategies: Your Guide to Success (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

The market seems to be flooded with college success books. This one goes beyond the norm. Very very useful for folks in the field.