Dusting off the Tool Box: Tips for Trainers

Section 1: Handout 5

What We Know About Traditional "Freshman" Students

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A Few Characteristics:

• Broad range of academic abilities
• May have fears about college based on past negative school experiences
• Broad range of study skills

A Few Ideas for Teaching:

• Provide a safe, personalized learning environment
• Individualize learning
• Use varied approaches to learning
• Include coaching and mentoring to guide
• Provide concrete background information to help develop study skills
• Link to common experiences or practice
• Provide for varied writing or computer skills

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