College Knowledge: What It Really Takes For Students To Succeed And What We Can Do To Get Them Ready - Couverture rigide

Conley, David

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ISBN 10 : 0787973971 ISBN 13 : 9780787973971

Editeur : Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S., 2005

Synopsis

Although more and more students have the test scores and transcripts to get into college, far too many are struggling once they get there. These students are surprised to find that college coursework demands so much more of them than high school. For the first time, they are asked to think deeply, write extensively, document assertions, solve non- routine problems, apply concepts, and accept unvarnished critiques of their work. "College Knowledge" confronts this problem by looking at the disconnect between what high schools do and what colleges expect and proposes a solution by identifying what students need to know and be able to do in order to succeed. The book is based on an extensive three year project sponsored by the Association of American Universities in partnership with The Pew Charitable Trusts. This landmark research identified what it takes to succeed in entry level university courses. Based on the project s findings and interviews with students, faculty, and staff this groundbreaking book delineates the cognitive skills and subject area knowledge that college bound students need to master in order to succeed in today's colleges and universities. These Standards for Success cover the major subject areas of English, mathematics, natural sciences, social sciences, second languages, and the arts.

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À propos de l?auteur

DAVID T. CONLEY is professor of Educational Policy and Leadership and founder and director of the Center for Educational Policy Research at the University of Oregon. He served as the developer and executive director of the Proficiency-based Admission Standards System (PASS) for the Oregon University System, and currently conducts studies for the College Board to validate the standards used in the SAT, PSAT, and AP tests. Dr. Conley has 12 years' experience as a teacher and administrator in public schools. He works internationally with governments and education systems in Asia, Australia, and Latin America.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S.
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0787973971
• ISBN 13: 9780787973971
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 384
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible