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Research has shown that often students cheat because they are feeling intense pressure to get ahead. For some, it’s fear of failure. For some, it’s weak time management skills. For others, it’s stress and anxiety.
Dr. Amanda Norbutus, a Chemistry professor at Valencia College, describes how connecting with students can help build a supportive classroom environment, which can minimize pressure to cheat. She has found that student success in her classes can be hindered, not by a lack of content knowledge but rather by a lack of skills needed to succeed in the classroom. By empathizing with students and encouraging a growth mindset, she helps her students develop valuable learning skills, along with their chemistry content.
Norbutus shares 4 key strategies that professors can use to help students overcome this soft skills knowledge gap over the course of the semester.
Office Hours and Problem-Solving Sessions
Study Modules and In-Class Study Tips
Student Goal-Setting and Reflection Surveys
Academic Affirmations
To learn more, watch Dr. Norbutus’ presentation on Academic Life Skills here.
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