The story of the butterfly. Memorization is not Science. College Beyond Grades. Getting good grades in college is not as important as developing a creative, integrated and lifelong learning style, writes Ken Bain, a university administrator and professor, in What the Best College Students Do, which will be published next month by Harvard University Press.
Bain, who is provost, vice president for academic affairs, and a professor of history and urban education at the University of the District of Columbia, says the book looks at about 30 college graduates from all kinds of institutions -- community colleges, liberal arts colleges and big research universities -- who exhibited a lot of creativity and productivity in their post-college lives. In the book, which is geared toward students, he tries to figure out how their approaches to college explain their behavior. He identifies several factors: “One was that they followed their passions,” he says. What instructors can do These deep learners use intrinsic motivators rather than extrinsic motivators, such as grades. How To Focus In The Age of Distraction. 10 Ways To Become A Better Online Learner 7.77K Views 0 Likes There are some quick and easy ways to become a better online learner. Whether you're taking a class or just researching, here are the DOs and DON'Ts.
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