What is it about?
College student success courses are offered across the United States in hopes of improving student grades, retention, and graduation. This study examined one particular course at a diverse 4-year university. Results showed that while the course improved students' use of self-regulated learning strategies such as time management, enrollment did not seem to improve students' retention or overall GPA.
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Why is it important?
This study is important because it showed that, although Student Success Courses (SSCs) are offered in hopes of bolstering college students' chances of success, SSCs might not always be effective in improving college student outcomes. This study's results demonstrate that we might need to be greater attention to tailoring student success courses to meet the needs of the students who enroll.
Perspectives
This project was used for my doctoral candidacy at the University of Houston prior to me transferring to The Ohio State University.
Dr Leah D. Hoops
The Ohio State University
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This page is a summary of: Impact of a Student Success Course on Undergraduate Academic Outcomes, Journal of College Reading and Learning, May 2015, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1080/10790195.2015.1032041.
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Resources
Coursera "Learning How To Learn" Course
This Coursera course is similar to the college Student Success Course (SSC) that is covered by this article.
How can self-regulated learning interventions bolster college student motivation?
This chapter discusses self-regulated learning interventions for college students, including SSCs. The chapter presents an overall understanding of self-regulated learning as related to college students' motivation as well as discussing these interventions and suggesting ways to improve college students' self-regulated learning in the classroom.
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