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Senior Seminar . A Model for Preparing Upward Bound Seniors for College COE Annual Conference September 11, 2009. Choices of Successful Students. Y. Say?. Think?. What do they…. Do?. Personal responsibility Self-motivation Self-management Interdependence. Self-awareness
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Senior Seminar A Model for Preparing Upward Bound Seniors for College COE Annual Conference September 11, 2009
Choices of Successful Students Y Say? Think? What do they… Do?
Personal responsibility Self-motivation Self-management Interdependence Self-awareness Life-long learning Emotional intelligence Believe in themselves On Course PrinciplesSkip DowningChoices of Successful Students
Victim’s Response Blaming Complaining Excusing Repeating behavior RESULT: Seldom achieves goals Creator’s Response Seeking solutions Taking action Trying something new RESULT: Often achieves goals Language of Responsibility
Senior Seminar Resources Expectations & Forms Syllabus Format & Activities
Expectations & Forms • Policies and Guidelines • Student and Parent Agreement • Responsibilities and Rubric • Bridge Participation Agreement • Portfolio Content Additional copies available at: http://www.hope.edu/admin/upbound/PDFs/2009-2010/COE_Presentation_Resources.pdf
Syllabus • On Course Principles • On Course Benefits • Learner-centered • Personal responsibility • Relevant
On Course Reflections • Pre & Post Assessments • Session evaluations included: 1. Rate the helpfulness/usefulness of today’s information… 2. Identify new ideas/information learned today… 3. How will this information help you in preparing for and transitioning to college? • 95% of Class of 2009: “Very helpful/beneficial”
References & Resources • Downing, S. (2008). On Course: Strategies for Creating Success in College and in Life. Boston, New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. • http://www.hope.edu/admin/upbound/ • www.oncourseworkshop.com • http://www.oncourseworkshop.com/Student%20Success%20Strategies.htm
Yolanda A. VegaHope College TRiO Upward Bound263 College Ave.Holland, MI 49423Phone: (616) 395-7745Fax: (616) 395-7453vega@hope.edu