Description
Book SynopsisNow in its 7th edition, Motivation and Learning Strategies for College Success: A Focus on Self-Regulated Learning provides a framework organized around motivation, methods of learning, time management, control of the physical and social environment, and monitoring performance that makes it easy for students to recognize what they need to do to become successful learners. Full of rich pedagogical features and exercises, students will find Follow-Up Activities, Opportunities for Reflection, Chapter-End Reviews, Key Points, and a Glossary. Seli focuses on the most relevant information and features to help students identify the components of academic learning that contribute to high achievement, to master and practice effective learning and study strategies, and to complete self-regulation studies that teach a process for improving their academic behavior. Combining theory, research, and application, this popular text guides college students on how to improve their study skills
Table of Contents
Preface Part 1: Foundations of Learning and Motivation 1. Academic Self-Regulation 2 Understanding Motivation 3. Understanding Learning and Memory Part 2: Motivational Strategies 4. Goal Setting 5. Self-Regulation of Emotions Part 3: Behavioral Strategies 6. Time Management 7. Self-Regulation of the Physical and Social Environment Part 4: Learning and Study Strategies 8. Learning from Course Materials 9. Learning from Class 10. Preparing for Exams 11. Taking Exams Afterword Appendices Glossary
