Keys to Academic Resilience: A Positive Mindset and Support System Chapter 5

5 | 2 Copyright 2013 Harrington © Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. Questions to Consider Does believing in your ability to complete tasks matter more or less than your use of effective study strategies? How can you become more confident? Are optimistic people more successful? How can you make the most out of your mistakes?

5 | 3 Copyright 2013 Harrington © Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. Questions to Consider Why is it important to focus on what is within your control? When should you seek out help? Who can you reach out to when you need assistance? Why are on-campus connections important?

5 | 4 Copyright 2013 Harrington © Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. Klomegah (2007) Research Question: Does self-efficacy, goals, and/or abilities affect academic performance? Marie C Fields/Shutterstock.com

5 | 5 Copyright 2013 Harrington © Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. The Study Course Grade

5 | 6 Copyright 2013 Harrington © Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. The Findings

5 | 7 Copyright 2013 Harrington © Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. The So What Factor Building self-efficacy is important so seek out successful experiences Setting realistic goals can contribute to success Read text for ideas on how to build self-efficacy and create realistic goals Seek guidance and support from others as needed

5 | 8 Copyright 2013 Harrington © Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. Academic Resilience Ability to persevere despite negative academic experiences.

5 | 9 Copyright 2013 Harrington © Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. Two Key Resilient Factors

5 | 10 Copyright 2013 Harrington © Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. Glass Half Full or Half Empty? Jay Crihfield/Shutterstock.com

5 | 11 Copyright 2013 Harrington © Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. Self-efficacy Believe in your ability to effectively complete a task Dmitriy Shironosov/Shutterstock.com

5 | 12 Copyright 2013 Harrington © Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. Increasing Self-Efficacy See Building a Positive Mind-Set and Self-Efficacy in Chapter 5 of Student Success in College: Doing What Works!

5 | 13 Copyright 2013 Harrington © Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. Seligman Learned Helplessness Belief that negative consequences are inevitable, meaning you cant prevent them from happening Occurs as a result of repeated failure Will likely give up or disengage after many failure experiences Learned Optimism Belief that we can change our thinking patterns and be optimistic Expect positive consequences Simple interventions can increase optimism

5 | 14 Copyright 2013 Harrington © Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. Becoming More Optimistic See Table 5.2 in Chapter 5 of Student Success in College: Doing What Works!

5 | 15 Copyright 2013 Harrington © Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. Attribution Theory See Table 5.3 in Chapter 5 of Student Success in College: Doing What Works!

5 | 16 Copyright 2013 Harrington © Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. Perry et al. (2010) The role of attribution training on achievement.

5 | 17 Copyright 2013 Harrington © Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. The Study

5 | 18 Copyright 2013 Harrington © Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. The Findings Students (in the average and below average range) who participated in attribution training performed better than those who did not. Test scores increased by 12%, had course grades that were 1 letter grade higher and first year GPA scores almost 1 letter grade higher.

5 | 19 Copyright 2013 Harrington © Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. The So What Factor! Its worthwhile to seek out attribution training Meet with a psychologist or counselor Focus on your own efforts and strategies and how you impacted the outcome. Stop

5 | 20 Copyright 2013 Harrington © Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. Mistakes Mistakes to Avoid: 1.One that causes harm to you or someone else. 2.SAME mistake. Mistakes are for learning! Andy Dean Photography/Shutterstock.com

5 | 21 Copyright 2013 Harrington © Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. A Good Support System Connected to student success Associated with better mental health Quality is more important than quantity Friends Family Significant others Professional mental health providers

5 | 22 Copyright 2013 Harrington © Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. Relationships and Adjustment to College Friends Having a close friend from high school is most important during the first few weeks of college Family College students with good relationships with parents are more likely to adjust well to college

5 | 23 Copyright 2013 Harrington © Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. Making New Connections New college friends are particularly helpful during the second half of the first semester To make new connections: Participate in residence hall activities Go to class early and talk to classmates Connect with classmates on social networking sites Join a sport, club, or organization

5 | 24 Copyright 2013 Harrington © Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. Get Involved Students who are connected to their college are more likely to achieve their academic goals.

5 | 25 Copyright 2013 Harrington © Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. Your Support System Show your appreciation. Provide others with what they need. Engage in active listening. Clearly communicate your needs. Recognize conflict is a normal part of relationships

5 | 26 Copyright 2013 Harrington © Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. Real Listening See Real Listening Involves in Chapter 5 of Student Success in College: Doing What Works!

5 | 27 Copyright 2013 Harrington © Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. Enrich your college experience Learn from others Increase critical thinking skills Beyond Your Comfort Zone Chuck Savage/CORBIS

5 | 28 Copyright 2013 Harrington © Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. Making Professional Connections Provides information and guidance Academic advice Letters of recommendation Sharing of knowledge and connections wavebreakmedia ltd/Shutterstock.com