Overview

The goal of Foundations of Learning is to start students down the path that will lead to success in college and beyond. However, for students to be successful, they must learn not only study skills but an entire set of skills from all domains (cognitive, social, affective, and psychomotor). Recognizing that all students come to college with their own individual skill sets, an important premise of this book is that ALL students can improve the skill set they presently have - everyone has the ability to improve how they learn!

While all students would benefit from the information in Foundations of Learning, it is especially useful for students who are entering higher education. The first three chapters focus on helping students make the transition to college, making sure they understand their new roles and responsibilities as well as the resources available to them. Chapter Four introduces students to the concept of a "life vision" and the process of constructing a life vision portfolio while in college. The remaining chapters focus on improving the processes and skills which lead to the development of life-long learners and self-growers.

The book can be used at almost any type of higher education institution that offers a foundations, orientation, or seminar course for incoming students. If class time is limited, the first eight chapters serve nicely as a "transition to college" course, with Chapters 5-8 focusing on basic skills (including study skills). The later chapters are intended to be a starting point for building key skills that should continue to be built and strengthened while at college. 

Contexts 

Foundations of Learning can be used in the following contexts: