William Sedlacek

Measuring Noncognitive Variables

Improving Admissions, Success and Retention for Underrepresented Students

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Brings together theory, research and practice related to non-cognitive variables in a practical way by using assessment methods provided at no cost. Non-cognitive variables have been shown to correlate with the academic success of students of all races, cultures and backgrounds.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 262
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. April 2017
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 150mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 363g
• ISBN-13: 9781620362563
• ISBN-10: 1620362562
• Artikelnr.: 42801876

Autorenporträt

William Sedlacek is Professor Emeritus at the University of Maryland. David Kalsbeek.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword by David Kalsbeek Preface Acknowledgments Introduction 1. The
Innovation Process 2. Traditional Admissions Measures 3. Noncognitive
Measures 4. Self-Concept and Realistic Self-Appraisal 5. Understands and
Knows How to Navigate the System and Racism 6. Long-Term Goals, Strong
Support Person, Leadership, Community, and Nontraditional Learning 7.
Additional Measures of Diversity 8. The Waves of Change Find Many Shores 9.
The Future Exhibit 1 Appendices References Index