The more proficient students are in critical thinking in college, the better they may be at decision-making and throughout life. The Architecture of Educational Frameworks offers guidance that encourages instructors from all disciplines to be comfortable teaching study skills for education, English, mathematics, and sciences. It includes unique variations essential in each of these disciplines. With the integration of reading, writing, and education learning strategies, The Architecture of Educational Frameworks makes learning more approachable for students! Written by three experts with over 50 years combined experience, The Architecture of Educational Frameworks helps students: Develop a strong foundation in the theory behind the learning strategies Connect study skills to all core curriculum courses Understand the mechanics in teaching for early childhood/education majors Increase strategies for efficient and effective studying Eliminate distractions affecting time management Acclimate to college with goal-setting Practice learning with practical applications of successful learning strategies Communicate more clearly with peers and instructors (verbally and in writing) Increase motivation to apply the skills given in the text Manage resources Set long term career goals The Architecture of Educational Frameworks features chapter with: Tactical Information that Promotes Success (T.I.P.S.) provide “insider” advice to increase personal academic success in college education/mathematics/reading/writing courses. Career Connections demonstrate connections between the college and the workplace as well as other aspects of life after college. Course Connections include a presentation of a specific topic or relevant point in the chapters. Critical Thinking with Case Files engages students’ critical thinking by introducing typical college-life dilemmas. Objectives provide an identifiable correlation of course competencies for instructors’ flexibility of selection and the inclusion of course materials. Vocabulary introduced at the start of each chapter increases reading comprehension., ISBN13: 9781524965525 ISBN10: 1524965529 Material Type: paperback

Rosemary Karr,Pamela Jean Ballard Sawyer,Elaine Ann Zweig