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Overcoming Academic Struggles Instructional VideoOvercoming Academic Struggles Instructional Video
Publisher
Learning Games Lab
Resource Details
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Career & Technical Education
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
4:37
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
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Technology
Video
Internet Access
Accessibility
Closed Captions
Year
2014
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Overcoming Academic Struggles

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Hear from students and professors about how to overcome academic struggles in higher education. They discuss supports most college campuses have in place and how to benefit from courses that may be difficult. Speakers also provide general tips for how to be successful throughout the college experience.

15 Views 7 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

academic goals, academic intervention, counseling, agricultural careers, career goals, career planning, career readiness, college admissions, college preparation, colleges and universities

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Use in a counseling session to support pupils who are struggling academically in science or math
  • Bring in a college student to talk about personal experiences in overcoming academic struggles

Classroom Considerations

  • Content is specific to those who are planning to attend college

Pros

  • Easy for individuals to apply in their own lives
  • Encouraging for struggling learners or those nervous about college

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2

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