NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Descriptor
Academic Achievement2
Case Studies2
College Students2
Comparative Analysis2
High Risk Students2
Higher Education2
Low Achievement2
Remedial Instruction2
Labeling (of Persons)1
Student Educational Objectives1
Source
Journal of College Reading…2
Author
Lapadat, Judith C.1
Nelson, Robert1
Publication Type
Journal Articles2
Opinion Papers2
Education Level
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Showing all 2 results Save | Export
Implicit Theories and Stigmatizing Labels.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Lapadat, Judith C. – Journal of College Reading and Learning, 1998
Responds to a case study in this issue that discussed the differing academic achievement of two at-risk college students. Suggests the need to look beyond the disability labels applied to students. Suggests considering cognitive motivational factors such as beliefs, goals, and expectations, as well as the results of previous institutional…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Case Studies, College Students, Comparative Analysis
Using a Student Performance Framework to Analyze Success and Failure.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Nelson, Robert – Journal of College Reading and Learning, 1998
Responds to a case study in this issue that discussed the differing academic achievement of two at-risk college students. Explores reasons for one student's achievement and the other's failure using a simple but thorough six-part framework outlining the characteristics of successful students. (RS)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Case Studies, College Students, Comparative Analysis