Can students learn more by teaching?
Category: Career Exploration
Unlike a search for buried treasure, there is no such thing as the perfect map to success. As the world continues to change, so do the pathways to a successful, fulfilling career!
At the tender age of five, students begin to postulate about their future in the form of “When I grow up, I want to be ….” However, with a mere five-year experience with the world under their belt
One of the most common measurements of student success is a school’s graduation rate. The concept is that if students are doing well, they will persist through their programs, finish their classes, and earn their diplomas.
There is a great deal of research about the role of personality and interests in learning behaviors and outcomes. How can educators and students alike use this information to their benefit?
Research shows the most underestimated major may have the best outcomes.
While theoretical learning definitely holds its place in schools, hands-on learning allows students not only the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge but also become agents of change in their community. Many programs are sprouting up across the United States that allow students to learn through this method of practical application.
Self awareness can play a large part in academic success. As students continue on their academic path, their interests should play a pivotal role in their major, university, and extracurricular selection. Looking further, these interests play a vital role in their career and earnings.
The “wait to fail” approach in reading education was tragic, but it’s now the norm in college counseling. Learn about the history and what to do about it.
Making career and vocational advising a vital, integrated part of the college curriculum could benefit your students from early on.