Journal of College Reading and Learning articles from March 2007

Journal of College Reading and Learning archives from March 2007

Assessing our commitment to multiculturalism: student perspectives.
March 22, 2007... In a previous article published in the Journal of College Reading and Learning, we presented the results of a self-study of our commitment as faculty and staff members to providing a multicultural learning experience for our students. This...

Self-determination and success outcomes of two-year college students with disabilities.(Survey)
March 22, 2007... This two-phase study integrated quantitative and qualitative research methods to investigate the relationship between success outcomes of two-year college students with disabilities and self-determination, and how students with higher and...

Comparison of the efficiency of reading comprehension strategies on Iranian university students' comprehension.
March 22, 2007... Knowledge of the strategies used by English as a foreign language (EFL) or second language (ESL) readers can help instructors teach these techniques and thereby enhance their students' reading comprehension. The present study compared three...

Vocabulary development and performance on multiple-choice exams in large entry-level courses.
March 22, 2007... Scores on a vocabulary test given at the beginning of two semesters in a lane entry-level course predicted performance on multiple-choice exams more strongly than pre-course knowledge and critical thinking. Words on the vocabulary instrument...

Online collaborative case study learning.
March 22, 2007... Case study learning was integrated into a course designed to improve students' potential for academic success and increase student retention. Case studies related to self-regulation of behavior, motivation, and cognition for academic tasks were...

Advice about the use of learning styles: a major myth in education.
March 22, 2007... The authors' idea for this paper stems from John Stossell's (2006) book, Myths, Lies, and Downright Stupidity. Stossell is a consumer advocate and 20/20 anchor who has spent his career challenging consumer myths. As we talked about some of the...