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Keys to Success: Building Successful Intelligence for College, Career, and Life, 5/E
Carol Carter
Joyce Bishop, Golden West College
Sarah Lyman Kravits

ISBN-10: 0131474219
ISBN-13: 9780131474215

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2006
Format: Paper; 432 pp
Published: 01/18/2005

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For courses in Student Success, Freshman Seminar/Orientation.

 

How can students get the most out of college and use what they learn to achieve their goals in an everchanging world?  This new edition focuses on helping you to build your successful intelligence - a combination of analytical, creative, and practical thinking skills that will help you achieve your most important goals in College, Career, and Life.

 

The Keys message is simple - When students understand how material will help them get where they want to go, they will become more motivated and able to retain what they learn. Because this text shows readers how what helps them succeed in colllege will also serve them on the job and in life, Keys to Success, appeals to every age (traditional and older) and stage (full-time, part-time, working, parenting) of student.

 

Students and Faculty alike are encouraged to visit the central website for all Keys franchise materials, www.carterkeys.com, where you can correspond with the author team, view their speaking calendar, benefit from current articles, and more!

Since its’ publication, this Keys to Success has set the standard for helping students understand how to be successful in College, Career, and Life.  This revision builds on this strength, while adding the new dimension of successful intelligence.  Through building their ability to think analytically, creatively, and practically, students  can understand their own power to choose and to act as they proceed through college and the world of work.

NEW–The text-wide theme of successful intelligence—The way to achieve College, Career, and Life goals and success through analytical, creative, and practical thinking.

~Based on Robert Sternberg’s concept of successful intelligence to maximize learning and life success.  Introduced in Chapter 1 (pp. 7-13) ); expanded upon in Chapter 4 (pp. 95-118) to showthe connection to problem-solving and decision-making processes; and reinforced through all chapters, both in the text, and in exercises.List of “self-activators” (pp. 363-365) help students connect College to their Career and Life.

NEW–Get Analytical (pp. 33), Get Creative (pp. 39), and Get Practical (pp. 46) exercises—All geared toward skill building.

~Three exercises within the text of each chapter build knowledge and use of chapter material in the context of successful intelligence.

NEW—Building Successful Intelligence: Putting it All Together (pp. 155-157) exercise—At the end of each chapter.

~Synthesizes the successful intelligence skills of analytical, creative, and practical thinking while applying them to chapter topics.

NEW–Student stories—Interspersed within the text.

~Heightens both relevance of the material and the student’s ability to connect to the content and how it may apply to their world.

~All new stories have been introduced to address the current challenges today’s student faces—e.g., balancing school with work, returning to school as an older student, dealing with financial needs, parenting, supporting various lifestyles and schedules, etc.

NEW—Learning Styles coverage—Thoroughly revised in Chapter 3 and integrated in each chapter.

~Shows a clearer delineation of the two learning styles assessments and makes them more useful: how you learn (Gardner's Multiple-Intelligences-based assessment, pp. 66-70) and how you interact with others (Myers-Briggs-based assessment pp. 71-74).  Provides specific strategies to play to strengths, compensate for weaknesses, and build study skills.

NEW–Values, goal setting, time management, basic stress management, and test taking strategies—Earlier placement of the content.

~Values, goals, time, and stress now found in Chapter 2 (pp. 78-84); test taking strategies now in Chapter 7 and in Becoming a Better Test Taker sections. Facilitates early-in-the-semester coverage of these all-important topics that students are eager to master early on in school.

NEW—Multiple Intelligence Strategies—One each in Chapters 5-11.  Each chapter’s grid focuses on a particular topic.

~Provides students with a concrete way to utilize the skills they have just learned and builds upon the focus on Multiple Intelligences.

NEW–Cultural competence concept—The ability to actively adapt to and learn from different people round you.

~Introduced in Chapter 1, expanded upon in Chapter 9 on Diversity, and woven throughout each chapter.  Shows students how diversity impacts and benefits them in school, work, and life; encourages them to understand the value of going beyond tolerance to take positive action.

A Quick Start to College—A resource guide at the beginning of the text. Covers essential need-to-know-first topics, e.g., getting oriented, resources (human and other), financial aid, registration, computer services, getting involved with extracurricular activities, and more.

~Provides students with a convenient mini-handbook with helpful information that helps them feel connected right at the start of school.

Expanded coverage of common Freshman pitfalls—Academic integrity; choosing a major; stress management; credit card debt.

~Provides a more in-depth look at common issues, helping students avoid common pitfalls.

Chapter Opening Questions/Answers—Chapter openers highlight questions posed by actual students as they begin college. Each question is answered by another person who has had similar experiences. Contributors exhibit a wide variety of races, ages, and situations.

~Inspires students to read about others who have successfully dealt with similar challenges (pp. 94; pp. 262).

Personal Triumph stories—At the end of every third chapter and each Part. Presents a real-life story of a person who has overcome difficult circumstances in the pursuit of education and fulfillment.  In the chapters where a Personal Triumph appears, the first end-of-the-chapter exercise links with the story.

~Inspires students and motivates them to step up their personal efforts to succeed.

Activity based exercises.

~Activity to introduce a word or phrase from a language other than English and suggests how you might apply the concept to your own life.

~Team Building: Collaborative Solutions exercises, Writing: Discovery Through Journaling exercises, and Career Portfolio: Plan for Success (pp. 191; pp. 255) exercises – this consistent series of three exercises appears at the end of each chapter.

Available in Keys Custom Database Program

~Allows you to choose chapters and create your own book. Include up to 20% of your own material and decide on chapter order.

~For more information, visit www.pearsoncustom.com/database/keys.html

 

Seminars and Services for Faculty

 

Course Consulting Service—Provides professors with author written course advice based on their classroom teaching and learning experiences. Authors are also available to answer questions via their email addresses: Dr. Joyce Bishop - jbishop@gwc.cccd.edu or Carol J. Carter - caroljcarter@lifebound.com, or toll free at 877-737-8510.  Please give your local representative your syllabus and class objectives and we will have the advice plan back to you quickly!

~Helps with text transition and new ways to get the message across to students.

Faculty Training—For adoptions of 1,000 annual copies or more! Create a customized presentation, select from: Multiple Intelligences, Motivating at Risk Students, Climbing out of the box, Setting Goals and Expectations, Teaching Responsibility and Ethics, Technology in the Classroom, Collaborative Learning and Critical Thinking.

~Infuses classroom experience with new ideas.

Seminars for Students—In-school presentations for students are offered through LifeBound Seminars. Please visit the website at LifeBound.com.

~Provides hands-on help for students. 

The text-wide theme of successful intelligence–The way to achieve College, Career, and Life goals and success through analytical, creative, and practical thinking.

~Based on Robert Sternberg’s concept of successful intelligence to maximize learning and life success.  Introduced in Chapter 1 (pp. 7-13) ); expanded upon in Chapter 4 (pp. 95-118) to showthe connection to problem-solving and decision-making processes; and reinforced through all chapters, both in the text, and in exercises.List of “self-activators” (pp. 363-365) help students connect College to their Career and Life.

Get Analytical (pp. 33), Get Creative (pp. 39), and Get Practical (pp. 46) exercises–All geared toward skill building.

~Three exercises within the text of each chapter build knowledge and use of chapter material in the context of successful intelligence.

Building Successful Intelligence: Putting it All Together (pp. 155-157) exercise–At the end of each chapter.

~Synthesizes the successful intelligence skills of analytical, creative, and practical thinking while applying them to chapter topics.

Student stories–Interspersed within the text.

~Heightens both relevance of the material and the student’s ability to connect to the content and how it may apply to their world.

~All new stories have been introduced to address the current challenges today’s student faces–e.g., balancing school with work, returning to school as an older student, dealing with financial needs, parenting, supporting various lifestyles and schedules, etc.

Learning Styles coverage–Thoroughly revised in Chapter 3 and integrated in each chapter.

~Shows a clearer delineation of the two learning styles assessments and makes them more useful: how you learn (Gardner's Multiple-Intelligences-based assessment, pp. 66-70) and how you interact with others (Myers-Briggs-based assessment pp. 71-74).  Provides specific strategies to play to strengths, compensate for weaknesses, and build study skills.

Values, goal setting, time management, basic stress management, and test taking strategies–Earlier placement of the content.

~Values, goals, time, and stress now found in Chapter 2 (pp. 78-84); test taking strategies now in Chapter 7 and in Becoming a Better Test Taker sections. Facilitates early-in-the-semester coverage of these all-important topics that students are eager to master early on in school.

Multiple Intelligence Strategies–One each in Chapters 5-11.  Each chapter’s grid focuses on a particular topic.

~Provides students with a concrete way to utilize the skills they have just learned and builds upon the focus on Multiple Intelligences.

Cultural competence concept–The ability to actively adapt to and learn from different people round you.

~Introduced in Chapter 1, expanded upon in Chapter 9 on Diversity, and woven throughout each chapter.  Shows students how diversity impacts and benefits them in school, work, and life; encourages them to understand the value of going beyond tolerance to take positive action.

 

Seminars and Services for Faculty

  • NEW Online Faculty Training: Faculty training anytime you want it. Ask questions. Share ideas. Troubleshoot. Join the Keys author online faculty training sessions, available to all adopters through Course Compass, and you’ll learn what other faculty using Keys are doing; be able to share exercises, syllabi, and teaching strategies; and view online videos of Joyce explaining specific learning activities. This new “Key” to your teaching success is free—no matter what your course size or location--and accessible online at www.keysfacultyonline.com.
  • Course Consulting Service–Provides professors with author written course advice based on their classroom teaching and learning experiences. Authors are also available to answer questions via their email addresses: Dr. Joyce Bishop - jbishop@gwc.cccd.edu or Carol J. Carter - caroljcarter@lifebound.com, or toll free at 877-737-8510.  Please give your local representative your syllabus and class objectives and we will have the advice plan back to you quickly!  Helps with text transition and new ways to get the message across to students.
  • Faculty Training–For adoptions of 1,000 annual copies or more! Create a customized presentation, select from: Multiple Intelligences, Motivating at Risk Students, Climbing out of the box, Setting Goals and Expectations, Teaching Responsibility and Ethics, Technology in the Classroom, Collaborative Learning and Critical Thinking.  Infuses classroom experience with new ideas.

Seminars for Students–In-school presentations for students are offered through LifeBound Seminars. Please visit the website at www.LifeBound.com.  Provides hands-on help for students. 

Quick Start to College: A Guide to Knowing What to Do, How to Do It, and Where to Get Help.

 

I. DEFINING YOURSELF AND YOUR GOALS.

 

 1. Welcome to College: Opening Doors to Success.

 

 2. Values, Goals, Time, and Stress: Managing Yourself.

 

 3. Learning Styles, Majors, and Careers: Knowing Your Talents and Finding Your Direction.

 

II. DEVELOPING YOUR LEARNING SKILLS.

 

 4. Critical, Creative, and Practical Thinking: Solving Problems and Making Decisions.

 

 5. Reading and Studying: Focusing on Content.

 

 6. Listening, Note Taking, and Memory: Taking In, Recording, and Remembering Information.

 

 7. Test Taking: Showing What You Know.

 

 8. Researching and Writing: Gathering and Communicating Ideas.

           

III. CREATING SUCCESS.

 

 9. Relating to Others: Communicating in a Diverse World.

 

10. Personal Wellness: Taking Care of Yourself.

 

11. Managing Career and Money: Reality Resources.

 

12. Creating Your Life: Building a Successful Future.

Carol Carter is founder of Lifebound, a career coaching company that offers individual coaching sessions and seminars for high school students, college students, and career seekers.  She has written and co-authored multiple texts.  She has taught welfare-to-work classes, team taught in the La Familia Scholars program, and conducted numerous workshops for students and faculty around the country.  Carol is a national college and career expert and is interviewed regularly in print, on the radio, and for television news programs. 

Joyce Bishop holds a Ph.D. in psychology and has taught for more than 20 years, receiving a number of honors, including Teacher of the Year for 1995 and 2000.  For five years she has been voted "favorite teacher" by the student body and Honor Society at Golden West College, Huntington Beach, California, where she has taught since 1987 and is a tenured professor.  She worked with a federal grant to establish Learning Communities and Workplace Learning in her district, and has developed workshops and trained faculty in cooperative learning, active learning, multiple intelligences, workplace relevancy, learning styles, authentic assessment, team building, and the development of learning communities.  Joyce currently teaches on-line and multimedia classes, and trains other faculty within her 21 college district.  In addition, she has co-authored multiple texts and is the lead academic for the Lifelong Learning Telecourse. 

Sarah Lyman Kravits comes from a family of educators and has long cultivated an interest in educational development.  She has co-authored several books and has served a Program Director for LifeSkills, Inc., a nonprofit organization that aims to further the career and personal development of high school students.  In this role, she helped facilitate both curricular and organizational elements of the program, working closely with instructors as well as members of the business community.  Sarah has also given workshops on critical thinking.

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