Preparing Upward Bound Seniors for College: Insights from Successful Students
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The seminar presented at the COE Annual Conference on September 11, 2009, explored strategies to empower Upward Bound seniors for college success. Participants examined key traits of successful students, including personal responsibility, self-motivation, and emotional intelligence, based on "On Course" principles. The discussion emphasized the contrast between victim and creator mindsets and how this affects goal achievement. Practical resources, including a syllabus, expectations, and evaluation tools, were shared, demonstrating a strong focus on learner-centered strategies and lifelong learning.
Preparing Upward Bound Seniors for College: Insights from Successful Students
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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