Can LS Students Become Critical Thinkers in One Semester?
Most LS students lack the self-confidence to question what an author tells them about a topic they dont know much about. This presentation will demonstrate a teaching method that shows students it doesnt take a superhero to become a critical reader. Lydia Postell, Dalton State College Sharon Hixon, Kelli Keener, Regina Ray, Dalton State College Bridge Over Troubled Waters Dalton State College initiated a Bridge Program to target at-risk students in Learning Support areas based on COMPASS scores. Our panel discussion will address challenges faced in helping students “bridge” the gap from high school to college. Melody Shumaker, Columbus State University Creating Engagement and Ownership in Reading Opportunities Reading Plus is a web-based reading skills program that provides individualized assessment and practice in varied areas of fluency and vocabulary. This program helps students to develop visual, perceptual, and information processing skills through engagement in reading exercises.
