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Bezig met laden... Taking Flight: The Guide to College for Diverse Learners and Non-Traditional Students (editie 2020)door Perry LaRoque PhD (Auteur)
Informatie over het werkTaking Flight: The Guide to College for Diverse Learners and Non-Traditional Students door Perry LaRoque PhD
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This book is the essential guide to college that provides practical information and strategies for the millions of diverse learners, nontraditional students, and people with disabilities who attend college every year. Through humor, stories, and frank advise, the book addresses everything an aspiring college student needs to know on their journey through college. The author provides an insider's perspective to overcoming the complex college system and the pragmatic skills needed to be successful. The book explores the concept of learning and how it relates to the unique college environment. It challenges students to focus on their strengths and embrace their differences. It unravels college for students and provides strategies for making the system work for them. It provides valuable tips, insights, and tactics for achieving success in all aspects of college. And it students to believe in their ability to be successful in college. The book was written for students who learn differently, have disabilities, or are overwhelmed by the prospects of a complex college landscape. Currently only twenty percent of diverse learners who start college actually graduate. This statistic can change with the right support and requisite knowledge.-- Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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I've read many books in the same vein as Taking Flight that provide guidance for young adults with diverse educational needs as they transition into college. As my autistic son is now a high school senior, with several recent college acceptances, the advice within this book feels quite timely.
I found this to be a solid read overall, albeit one that is slow to start. LaRoque is the founder of Mansfield Hall, a company that in three cities in America provides dormitories and social supports for special needs students in college; I appreciated that the book never felt like a pitch for his company. Instead, in a grown-up but affable voice, he provides sensible advice for how students can navigate the world of college. Topics include self-regulation, knowledge of legal rights, virtual learning, self-advocacy, allies to seek out on campus, dating, drinking, and jobs and internships. Each chapter begins with an intro in italics that is written by an adult who speaks of their time in school or college. Some of these anecdotes were amusing, but all of them were interesting and helpful. The vibe throughout is positive but also forthright in that hey, things will be difficult, but with some help and resilience, you can do this. I really appreciate that perspective, and I think this book will be helpful for my son. (