SOAR to College Success and Beyond

Many students learn content like math and history in school, but not how to learn such content. Consequently, many students use weak learning strategies and struggle academically.

SOAR to College Success and Beyond teaches students how to learn any type of content effectively and helps them thrive in school and in the real world. At the book's core is a unique learning method called SOAR that Dr. Kiewra developed, scientifically validated, and has disseminated through his writings and teachings to thousands of students. When students Select, Organize, Associate, and Regulate, they SOAR to success.

The text introduces students to SOAR, offers a chapter about each SOAR component, and shows how to apply SOAR across academic subjects and outside academia. In addition, it covers vital SOAR-related topics such as memory, mindset, motivation, and life and time management.

The book is written in an engaging and enjoyable way, features memorable stories and powerful examples, and includes chapter objectives, focus questions with answers, and activities that guide the student learning experience.

SOAR to College Success and Beyond is ideal for freshman orientation courses, academic success courses, and any student seeks to become an expert learner.

“" The SOAR method is described for readers as a learning system that works because it is aligned with the principles of the human memory system. That is true. SOAR also works because it is aligned with self-regulated learning (SRL) ... The first three phases-selection, organization, and association-can be applied to take and transform notes into graphic organizers that facilitate the association of ideas while studying. Then, during the fourth phase, students regulate (i.e., self-monitor) their learning process through retrieval-based learning strategies ... More than simply a set of recommended learning strategies, SOAR's four stages are an evidence-based framework to help students self-regulate their learning process ... SOAR to College Success and Beyond offers science-based strategies packaged in a way that ensures student learning. This book is well suited for college students in a study skills class, college students wanting to improve learning and achievement on their own, and those still in high school wanting to get a leg up before attending college. The book is also well suited for college instructors, advisors, and academic success coaches wanting to help the students they serve. In the Preface, Kiewra told students, "Now is the time to enrich your knowledge of how to learn, so that you become an independent learner who excels in college and beyond and who loves doing it." The remainder of the book helps students do just that-SOAR to success in college and beyond." Abraham E. Flanigan An excerpt from the book review in Educational Psychology Review Read the full review HERE”

The SOAR method is described for readers as a learning system that works because it is aligned with the principles of the human memory system. That is true. SOAR also works because it is aligned with self-regulated learning (SRL) ... The first three phases—selection, organization, and association—can be applied to take and transform notes into graphic organizers that facilitate the association of ideas while studying. Then, during the fourth phase, students regulate (i.e., self-monitor) their learning process through retrieval-based learning strategies ... More than simply a set of recommended learning strategies, SOAR's four stages are an evidence-based framework to help students self-regulate their learning process ... SOAR to College Success and Beyond offers science-based strategies packaged in a way that ensures student learning. This book is well suited for college students in a study skills class, college students wanting to improve learning and achievement on their own, and those still in high school wanting to get a leg up before attending college. The book is also well suited for college instructors, advisors, and academic success coaches wanting to help the students they serve. In the Preface, Kiewra told students, "Now is the time to enrich your knowledge of how to learn, so that you become an independent learner who excels in college and beyond and who loves doing it." The remainder of the book helps students do just that—SOAR to success in college and beyond."
Abraham E. Flanigan
An excerpt from the book review in Educational Psychology Review
Read the full review HERE

Kenneth A. Kiewra, Ph.D. is a professor of educational psychology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where he teaches courses in academic success and in talent development. Dr. Kiewra has published four other books for students, educators, and parents. He is among the top 2% of the most-cited researchers worldwide and has made more than 500 invited presentations to education, corporate, and parent groups. In 2021, Dr. Kiewra received his university system's top award for outstanding teaching and instructional creativity.

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