Understanding Undergraduates: Challenging Our Preconceptions of Student Success

by David A. Green and Celia Popovic

Most university teachers have ideas about the typical good or not-so-good student in their classes, but rarely do they share these thoughts with others. By keeping quiet about the preconceptions - or stereotypes - they harbour, teachers put themselves at risk of missing key evidence to help them revise their beliefs; more importantly, they may fail to notice students in real need of their support and encouragement.

In this unique work, the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415667550
• ISBN13: 9780415667555
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"