(DOWNLOAD) "More Than an ID Number Or a GPA: Developmental Advising in Honors (Support and Services for Honors Students) (Grade Point Average )" by Honors in Practice # eBook PDF Kindle ePub Free
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- Title: More Than an ID Number Or a GPA: Developmental Advising in Honors (Support and Services for Honors Students) (Grade Point Average )
- Author : Honors in Practice
- Release Date : January 01, 2007
- Genre: Education,Books,Professional & Technical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 210 KB
Description
Developmental advising is a common form of advisement used with students in honors programs; it is defined as a "special advising relationship with students that both stimulates and supports their quest for an enriched educational experience" (Ender, 1997, p. 171). In a developmental advising relationship, students continuously interact with the advisor to achieve personal and educational goals. The relationship goes beyond typical advising issues such as registration and class scheduling, tapping into academic competence, personal involvement, and developing life goals (Ender). According to Ender and Wilkie (2000), developmental advising is challenging yet supportive, thereby allowing students to learn from their advising experience. The ideal developmental advising relationship is ongoing, balances between challenge and support, and is goal directed and intentional (Ender & Wilkie, 2000). Honors students tend to favor this type of collaborative advising relationship where they are learning while receiving support from their advisor (Kem & Navan, 2006). In the advising relationship, advisors should focus on academic issues, student involvement, and life goals at various points with honors students. However, it is often challenging for advisors to decide where to devote their attention at any given time with honors students who have so many interests (Ender & Wilkie, 2000). Kem and Navan (2006) suggest that it is helpful for advisors to take the time to get to know students as individuals beyond just an educational capacity. Additionally, it is beneficial for advisors to assist students in understanding the importance of gaining the most from their college years: through getting involved on campus, leadership activities, and study abroad opportunities (Kem & Navan; Tacha, 1986).