TY - BOOK AU - Gabriel,Kathleen F. AU - Flake,Sandra M. TI - Teaching unprepared students: strategies for promoting success and retention in higher education SN - 9781579222291 (cloth : alk. paper) AV - LB 2331.2 G33.2008 PY - 2008///, CY - Sterling, Virginia PB - Stylus KW - Developmental studies programs KW - Desarrollo de programas de estudio KW - Underprepared college students KW - Estudiantes universitarios sin la preparación adecuada KW - Deserción en la educación superior KW - Prevención N1 - Incluye referencias bibliográficas e índice; Unprepared and at-risk college students : myth or reality? -- Philosophical foundations : yes, they can! -- The first week of class : sharing a mission for success -- Begin with consistent contact : attendance that matters -- Learning styles and the science of learning : tapping brain power -- Embracing learner-centered education : engaging students -- Interweaving assessment and teaching : any questions? -- Techniques for promoting academic integrity and discouraging cheating : playing by the rules -- Epilogue: Final thoughts : promoting a richer campus environment ER -