EDUC 1302 Course Readings
FALL 2008
Textbook
Dembo, Myron H. and Seli, Helena. (2007). Motivation and Learning Strategies for College Success: A Self-Management Approach, 3rd Edition, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers.
StrengthsQuest: Discover and Develop Your Strengths In Academics, Career, and Beyond
Do not purchase a copy of the StregnthsQuest book. Access to this book will be provided in an online capacity by your course instructor on the first day of class.
Other Assigned Readings
Note: The instructors of this course and University do not advocate the use of any advertised material or group affiliation that may be displayed on the websites provided below.
Your First Year of College: 25 Tips to Help You Survive and Thrive Your Freshman Year and Beyond
by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
What is Proper College Classroom Etiquette
by Flora Brown, published June 5, 2000
Be sure to click on page 2 to access the entire article.
Email etiquette to be followed when emailing your professors
by Chris Voth, prepared in 2000
MavMail
All you need to know about using your UTA email account.
College Thinking
by De Sellers
Your Instructor will give you access to this article.
The Six Hour D…and How to Avoid It
Dewey, R. (1997, February 12) The “6 hour D” and how to avoid it. Available online: http://www.psywww.com/discuss/chap00/6hourd.htm
StrengthsQuest Reference Card
Available online in the Educator’s Resources on the StrengthsQuest website – http://www.strengthsquest.com
The Genius and Beauty Found Within
by Edward “Chip” Anderson, Ph.D.
Available online in the Educator’s Resources on the StrengthsQuest website – http://www.strengthsquest.com
University Time Management
Online skill-building module by the Counselling and Development Centre of York University
Read each of the section (indicated by the bulleted items) from the Introduction to Between Classes.
Time Management Matrix
From Stephen Covey’s book First Things First
Provided by Kathy Paauw, Paauwerfully Organized. Available online: www.DeclutterYourLife.com.
Hierarchy of Needs of Abraham Maslow
From the First Edition of A First Look at Communication Theory by Em Griffin, 1991, McGraw-Hill, Inc. This text-only version of the article appears on the World Wide Web site www.afirstlook.com.
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Pyramid
Downloadable diagram available at Businessballs Space available online: http://www.businessballs.com/maslow.htm
Traits of a Mature, Self-Actualizing Person
by Clayton Tucker-Ladd and the Self-Help Foundation, 1996-2006
Available online at Psychological Self-Help in Chapter 9: http://www.psychologicalselfhelp.org
Responsibility Model
Based on the Victim-Creator model theorized by Skip Downing, On Course, Strategies for Creating Success in College and in Life, 2005, Houghton Mifflin Company.
The Language of Responsibility: Victims vs. Creators
Based on the Victim-Creator model theorized by Skip Downing, On Course, Strategies for Creating Success in College and in Life, 2005, Houghton Mifflin Company.
Students are not required to complete the Journal Entry 4 when reading online.
What Students Can Do About Motivation
Teaching Optimism
From the Positive Psychology Center, University of Pennslyvania, 2007
Martin Seligman: The Three P’s
From thinkArete.com inspired by Martin Seligman from Learned Optimism
Listen to an audio lecture on the three P’s.
- Classical conditioning
- Operant or Instrumental Learning
- Recent research clarifies earlier learning concepts
- Observational learning: Learning by observing others and by using cognitive processes, including self-help
- Reinforcement
by Clayton Tucker-Ladd and the Self-Help Foundation, 1996-2006
Available online at Psychological Self-Help in Chapter 4: http://www.psychologicalselfhelp.org. You may have to scroll down the page and begin reading after the heading listed here.
Pavlov’s Dog Classical Conditioning Simulation
Learn more about classical conditioning by training one of Pavlov’s dogs in this online simulation. Hint: You have to drag the food to the bowl and just click on the sounds.
Planning for Behavioral Changes
by Clayton Tucker-Ladd and the Self-Help Foundation, 1996-2006
Available online at Psychological Self-Help in Chapter 4: http://www.psychologicalselfhelp.org. You may have to scroll down the page and begin reading after the heading listed here.
Transtheoretical Model
Follow all of the links on this page to read about: stages of change, processes of change, decisional balance and self-efficacy.
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Higher-Order Thinking Skills
From the Unviersity of Texas at Austin, College of Engineering Faculty Innovation Center
Table describes Bloom’s Taxonomy and indicates both student and instructor activities appropriate for each level.
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Model Questions and Key Words
Based on Bloom’s Taxonomy – developed and expanded by John Maynard, University of Texas at Austin Learning Center
Cornell Note-taking System
Adapted from How to Study in College 7/e by Walter Pauk, 2001 Houghton Mifflin Company
Example – Cornell Note-Taking Format
From the Bucks County Community College Tutoring Center
Cornell Note-Taking Lined Paper
Create and print your own Cornell lined note-taking paper on Incompetech.com.
Learning Strategies Database
From the Muskingum College Center for Advancement and Learning
Scroll down the page to reach the section entitled Specific Organizational Strategies – Information Organization from Introduction to Information Organization to Running Concept Lists and the different organizers in between.
About Memory
McPherson, F. 2000. Mnemonics. Available online http://www.memory-key.com/Mnemonics/mnemonics.htm
Create Your Own Calendars
From Microsoft Office Online Templates
Create your own time management system that is low cost.