Student Engagement & College Experience

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According to Alexander Astin's research, what is student engagement?

The quantity and quality of physical and psychological energy students invest in their college experience (correct)

The connection students feel with their instructors, TAs, and other students

The level of interest students have in their college experience

The amount of time students spend on their college experience

What does authentic student engagement involve?

Cognitive focus and emotional fuel (correct)

Exposure to learning materials

Feeling involved in learning

Taking interest in learning concepts

According to Astin, what does engagement foster?

Increased exposure to learning materials

Deep and long-lasting learning

A sense of connection with instructors

Learning proportional to student investment (correct)

When does real engagement happen?

When students feel involved in learning Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of student engagement?

To foster deep and long-lasting learning Signup and view all the answers

What is the phenomenon known as the Self-reference effect?

The phenomenon known as the Self-reference effect is when personally relevant information is better stored and remembered. Signup and view all the answers

What is Flow?

Flow is a state of being in which one is fully immersed in a task, losing track of time and experiencing effortless attentional focus. Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of Flow states?

Flow states are characterized by getting lost in the task, losing track of time, and experiencing effortless attentional focus. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between Flow and learning?

Flow is considered an optimal state for learning, as maintaining attentional focus feels effortless even in challenging tasks. Signup and view all the answers

What are some factors that support optimal learning states?

Some factors that support optimal learning states include personally relevant information, the Self-reference effect, and being in the state of Flow. Signup and view all the answers