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Student Engagement. Labor economists (at Princeton, no less) have looked at question of economic payoff of pursuing college degree at "elite" college or university -- they found selectivity of school in terms of admissions criteria doesn't pay off in higher income over one's career
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Student Engagement • Labor economists (at Princeton, no less) have looked at question of economic payoff of pursuing college degree at "elite" college or university -- they found selectivity of school in terms of admissions criteria doesn't pay off in higher income over one's career • "[S]tudents' motivation, ambition, and desire to learn have a much stronger effect on their subsequent success than the average academic ability of their classmates" (National Bureau of Economic Research) • What appears to be as important or more important than where you go to college is what you do when you're there
National Survey of Student Engagement • Idea at core: students who put more time and energy into activities that matter to their education—inside and outside classroom—learn more during college than those who are not not as involved. • Benefits come in many forms—such as gains in critical thinking, ability to relate book knowledge to real life, appreciation of cultural differences, self-esteem, confidence, civic engagement, time management, and decision making, among others.
National Survey of Student Engagement • Level of Academic Challenge • E.g., “Worked harder than you thought you could to meet an instructor's standards or expectations” • Active& Collaborative Learning • E.g., “Made a class presentation” • Student Faculty Interaction • E.g., “Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with faculty members outside of class” • Enriching Education Practices • E.g., “Used an electronic medium (listserv, chat group, Internet, instant messaging, etc.) to discuss or complete an assignment” • Supportive Campus Environment • E.g., “Quality of your relationships with faculty members – extent to which they were available, helpful, sympathetic”
Student Monitor Study • Study habits make a difference • Students who study daily 40% more likely to earn ‘A’ than those who do not • Only 41% of students study every day • Students who study 15+ hrs/wk 43% more likely to earn ‘A’ than those who study less • Men vs. Women • Men more likely to skim text, women more likely to read text thoroughly • Women more likely to study daily • Men more likely to study late at night, women earlier • Men party 20% more often • Source: Association of American Publishers, 8/24/05
