Promoting Academic Success Through Learning to Learn Strategies

Presented at the 12th Annual Conference on Excellence in Teaching & Learning.

Program

Each year, many students join the Ohio State University (OSU) community. Whether these students are transitioning from a different OSU campus, a different university, or from high school offering support is essential. Many times, we take for granted that students know how to efficiently learn by the time they enter college. In fact, many students may not have developed effective learning and time-management strategies. In this session, the presenters will discuss the transition to Ohio State University. As a group, we will explore the challenges that students might face upon entering the university. We will consider how the struggles students face differ based on their educational background. Then, we will identify the role of instructors in helping students overcome challenges such as inadequate study methods and time management. Specifically, we will discuss strategies instructors can use to increase students understanding and retention of course material and ensure timely completion of course work. We will consider how these strategies can be applied to an array of fields and in a variety of formats. These approaches will allow instructors to reach out to particularly vulnerable populations of students to promote their sense of belonging at the university.