Creating the path to success in the classroom : teaching to close the graduation gap for minority, first-generation & academically unprepared students / Kathleen F. Gabriel ; foreword by Stephen Carroll.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gabriel, Kathleen F., author.

Contributor:

Carroll, Stephen, writer of foreword.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Minority college students--United States.

Minority college students.

First-generation college students--United States.

First-generation college students.

Underprepared college students--United States.

Underprepared college students.

College teaching--United States.

College teaching.

Teacher-student relationships--United States.

Teacher-student relationships.

Communication in education--United States.

Communication in education.

Mentoring in education--United States.

Mentoring in education.

College dropouts--United States--Prevention.

College dropouts.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (206 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Sterling, Virginia : Stylus, [2018]

Summary:

This is a book for all faculty who are concerned with promoting the persistence of all students whom they teach. Recognizing that there are no easy answers, Kathleen Gabriel offers faculty ideas that can be incorporated in, or modified to align with, faculty's existing teaching methods.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Table of Contents

Foreword

Chapter 1: Retention, Persistence, and Success: Clarifying the Challenge

Introduction

Institutional Response and Increased Expectations

What Does Teaching Have To Do With This?

Significance of the Teaching Professor

Overview of the Chapters

Conclusion

Notes

Chapter 2: Class Climate: Widening the Circle for a Diverse Student Body

Promote a Positive Classroom Climate

Embrace Students' Diversity

Increase Our Own Cultural Competence

Encourage Student Interactions

Foster a Community of Learners Within Our Classes

Chapter 3: The First Month of the Semester: Engage, Connect, and Commit

Class Protocols (or Policies)

In-Class Engagement Expectations

Importance of Making Connections

Activating Prior Knowledge

Increase Relevancy With Real-World Issues

Culturally Relevant Material

Significance of a Commitment

Chapter 4: Motivation and Attitudes: Impact of Mindsets and Mental Toughness Attributes

Mindsets: Fixed or Growth

Promoting Growth Mindsets

Mental Toughness

Nurturing Mental Toughness Components

Self-Efficacy Reinforced

Note

Chapter 5: Interactive Lectures: Using Meaningful Educational Activities

Favoritism and Bias of the Traditional Lecture Format

Creating Interactive Lectures

Improving Lecture Techniques

PowerPoints, Class Notes, and Handouts

Chapter 6: Reading Assignments and Class Discussions: Stimulate Deeper Learning

Required Books: "Choose 'Em and Use 'Em"

Preparing for Class: Reflections and Responses

Anticipating Difficulty With the Reading: Five Steps to Use.

Reading and Critical Thinking Skills

Chapter 7: Writing Assignments: Promote Critical Thinking and Writing

The Quintessential Value of the Written Word

In-Class Response Writing Tasks

Out-of-Class Refl ective Writing Tasks

Substantive Formal Writing: Procrastination and Plagiarism

Discouraging Plagiarism and Encouraging Scrutiny of Sources

Chapter 8: Resilience, Habits, and Persistence: Hold Fast and See It Through

Building Academic Resilience

Developing Positive Habits and Routines

Promoting Productive Persistence

Epilogue: Final Thoughts: Teacher Impact on Diverse College Students

Appendix A: Readings for Expanding Cultural Competence

Appendix B: Organizing Student Interaction With Multiple Small-Group Configurations

Appendix C: Quote of the Week: Examples From Diverse People for Supporting Growth Mindsets and Mental Toughness Attributes

Appendix D: Note-Taking Tips for Students and a Few Tips for Professors

Appendix E: A Strategy for Building Vocabulary

References

About the Author

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-00-344384-2

1-000-97993-8

1-000-97471-5

1-003-44384-2

1-57922-557-8

9781003443841

OCLC:

1389363822