Focus on Learning Instead of Grades

Get Students to Focus on Learning Instead of Grades: Metacognition is the Key! 21st Century students come to college with widely varying academic skills, approaches to learning, and motivation levels. Faculty often lament that students are focused on achieving high grades, but are not willing to invest much time or effort in learning. This session will focus on the importance of faculty and staff helping students acquire simple, but effective learning strategies based on cognitive science principles. Dr. Saundra McGuire, Professor of Chemistry and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Learning, Teaching,& Retention at Louisiana State University will be serving as the workshop presenter. Dr. McGuire has been teaching chemistry and working in the area of learning support for the past 40 years. She has presented her widely praised workshop to over 100 colleges and universities. Faculty have reported increased professional and academic success after implementing the strategies she presents. Lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m. with actual workshop starting at 12:15 p.m.-2:45 p.m. Please register by this Friday, January 13, 2012.