An Examination of At-Risk College Freshmen's Expository Literacy Skills Using Interactive Online Writing Activities

Mongillo, Geraldine; Wilder, Hilary

doi:10.1080/10790195.2012.10850353

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“…A 2012 survey conducted by the Gallup Poll News Service reported that nearly one-half of respondents express doubt that college students are prepared for work or ready for work, bolstering the assertion by Mongillo and Wilder (2012) that far too many underperforming undergraduate students are enrolled on US college campuses. These students exhibit a phenomenon of low SD that leads to low academic achievement while attending college.…”

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“…Low undergraduate student SD is a significant issue at colleges and universities across the US (Mongillo & Wilder, 2012). For such individuals, the development of SD can mean the difference between self-reliance and dependence on others (Ward, 1999).…”

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“…Low levels of SD exist unabated among too many undergraduate students (Mongillo & Wilder, 2012), causing great concern among those in academics as well as for the parents of such students. Reflecting on the significance of this issue, much exploratory literature has emerged over the past several decades in which researchers have examined this phenomenon from perspectives, including the significance and consequences of low SD observations, its varied causal attributes, and prospective instructor remedial actions.…”

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“…These sub-par career enrichment levels can lead to a lower quality of life in habitat, safety, healthcare, and mental health. Relationships involving marriage, child-rearing, social friendships, and retirement planning will be compromised (Mongillo & Wilder, 2012).…”

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“…Upon graduation, these students will enter the workforce lacking the motivation, required skills, and behaviors that are needed to succeed in society. The extent of this problem is identified by Mongillo and Wilder (2012) who advised that "nearly six million secondary students read below grade level. The majority of these students will enter college unprepared to succeed" (p. 42).…”

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examination of innovative pedagogical practices for turning around or enhancing student persistence rates

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Self-determined motivation can be observed when one engages in a behavior that is conducted out of choice and personal values per Chan, Fung, Xing, and Hagger (2014). Low student selfdetermination is characterized by behaviors, such as very poor class attendance, a failure to attempt to turn in assigned homework or attend scheduled exams, poor exam performance, a lack of study time, and lackluster, laissez-faire attitudes and deportment (Oleck, 2007). Over the next two-to-three decades, better-educated individuals leaving the workforce will be replaced by those who have lower levels of education and skills (Oleck, 2007). Students will be entering the workforce lacking the motivation, required skills, and behaviors that are needed to succeed in society. Self-determination theory (SDT) provides a broad framework for the study of human motivation and personality. Deci and Ryan (1985) developed this theory that distinguishes between intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation reflects an internally driven curiosity, interest, and passion. Extrinsic motivation refers to doing something because it leads to a separable outcome, such as receiving managerial praise or a monetary reward for delivering a good performance. This study explored what innovative teaching practices can be employed by faculty members to increase the self-determination (SD) levels of underperforming undergraduate students. The intent of the project was to provide educators with innovative insights and teaching tools that can be used to turn around and improve the low SD levels of these under-achieving students.

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