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I have been teaching such a class for several years, and my suggestion is to not assume all these students need the same kind of support. A one-on-one discussion about their study habits and their needs in general would probably be very useful as you plan intervention strategies. Linda Stedje-Larsen Director, Support Services Wingate University CB 3068 Wingate, NC 28174 FAX - 704-233-8268 Phone - 704-233-8269 -----Original Message----- From: Open Forum for Learning Assistance Professionals [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Kate Jakobson Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 12:27 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Athletes and Study Skills Hello All: I've just had 6-7 basketball players on academic probation placed into my developmental level study skills class for this semester. Last minute but it's a new AD and his new tough academic policies, which I do support wholeheartedly. Not all of the b'ball players are at the developmental level, although none of them are doing that well and a couple are right on the edge of being out. At the moment there is only one actual DEV student in the class (a 40 yr. old woman reading at the 4th grade level with 6 b'ball players.oy. ) While I've taught the usual study skills and have a brand-new student success/fresh.exp. course beginning next fall, I've not really had any experience with athletes. Since this is a make or break semester for all of them (no scholarship next year if grades aren't improved), I would *imagine* they'd attempt to do their best, but what do I know. I do know there's been considerable attention paid lately to athletics and academics, many articles that I've read, and several publishers have materials and texts out there, but the class starts next week. I was hoping that some of you might have advice, suggestions, or ideas that I might implement that would grab their attention and keep it, and hopefully make the class worthwhile enough for them to take it seriously. Any advice? And thank you all in advance. Kate Kate Jakobson, Director Tutoring and Student Success Kirtland Community College 989.275.5000 x 211 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To access the LRNASST-L archives or User Guide, or to change your subscription options (including subscribe/unsubscribe), point your web browser to http://www.lists.ufl.edu/archives/lrnasst-l.html To contact the LRNASST-L owner, email [log in to unmask] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To access the LRNASST-L archives or User Guide, or to change your subscription options (including subscribe/unsubscribe), point your web browser to http://www.lists.ufl.edu/archives/lrnasst-l.html To contact the LRNASST-L owner, email [log in to unmask]