College Reading and Studying: The Complexity of Academic Literacy Task Demands
Date
2019-04-24
Authors
Holschuh, Jodi P.
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Publisher
Wiley
Abstract
Over a century of research on postsecondary learning has documented that students often struggle with the academic literacy demands of college. Academic literacy tasks are the subset of all academic tasks that involve reading and writing and are rooted within larger cultural practices. These demands are challenging, complex, and varied, so students need help preparing before they enter college. Although there are many reasons why preparing students for academic literacy tasks is difficult, there are some ways that educators can help. The author discusses the academic literacy demands in college by examining some of the reasons why it is difficult to fully prepare students and several ways that educators can help students on the path toward college readiness.
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Keywords
college readiness, career readiness, comprehension, struggling learners, metacognition, reading strategies, study strategies, Self-perception, university students, Curriculum and Instruction
Citation
Holschuh, J. P. (2019). College reading and studying: The complexity of academic literacy task demands. Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, 62(6), pp. 599-604.