University Success

Transition Level
Designed for Flexibility: Three Strands - Three Parts

The three READING WRITING ORAL COMMUNICATION

strands can
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Lawrence Zwier
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Charl Norloff and Amy Renehan

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Christina Cavage

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Author and Series Editor Maggie Sokolik, Series Editor Robyn Brinks Lockwood, Series Editor

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Robyn Brinks Lockwood, Series Editor
Lawrence Zwier
Author and Series Editor
Charl Norloff and Amy Renehan
Maggie Sokolik, Series Editor

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learning path: The Human The Human The Human
Series Editors: Robyn Brinks Lockwood (Oral Communication) horizontal, Experience Experience Experience

Maggie Sokolik (Writing) vertical and

Lawrence Zwier (Reading) non-linear Money & Money & Money &

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University Success is a three-strand developmental course designed for English language learners aligned across The Science
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transitioning to mainstream academic environments. A targeted approach focuses on the unique strands and
linguistic needs of students while preparing them to achieve academic autonomy. University parts
Success integrates a three-part developmental approach. Authentic content woven through all Arts &
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three strands provides intensive skill development and expanded application — essential for
students to become confident and successful in a university setting.
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Highlights
ʶʶ Rigorous academic preparation scaffolded with systematic Assessment
skill development that English language learners require. Continuous in-class and online assessment is built into the course, assessing the ability of students
ʶʶ Authentic content, including full-length lectures and to transfer and apply skills to meet rigorous academic challenges.
challenging readings expertly created by top professors from
Stanford University, provides real-life learning experiences. ʶʶ Self-assessments, tied to learning outcomes, target
ʶʶ A blended approach combining an online learner lab and print course students’ strengths and weaknesses and serve as a diagnostic
for teachers to develop instructional objectives.
creates a flexible program that adjusts to the needs of teachers and students.
ʶʶ Strategies for academic success and soft skills delivered via online videos ʶʶ Apply Your Skills in Parts 1 and 2 can be used as Part Achievement Tests.
help students cope with the challenges of academic study and college culture. ʶʶ Part 3 provides an extended authentic content experience
ʶʶ MyEnglishLab includes comprehensive teacher support, including that functions as a summative assessment of learner ability.
suggestions for flipped classroom ideas, a course planner to help in lesson ʶʶ An online summative assessment package with rubrics includes cold
planning, an assessment package, and an easy-to-use online learning readings, lectures, and writing topics for maximum flexibility, ideal as
management system offering tools to monitor student progress. midterm or end-of-term assessments, and diagnostic or placement tests.

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