Audience-specific focus on English language learners speaks directly and specifically to the circumstances and needs of the student who needs support in learning English. The inclusion of these materials in any program will help to engage English language learners and help them feel noticed and supported. (Ex. - Throughout.) "Know It," "Speak It," "Write It," and "Do It" exercise series promote specific skills essential for success during and after college and are designed to promote personal application, action, and the building of professional skills. "Know It" focuses on critical thinking; "Speak It" focuses on teamwork; "Write It" focuses on writing; and "Do It" focuses on practical action, all in the context of the materials. Exercise types mirror those in the Keys series. (Ex.

- "Know It," "Speak It," and "Write It" are throughout; "Do It" appears at the end.) Status Check self-questionnaire is a Likert-scale-scored self-questionnaire that gives the student an overview of the materials as well as provides an opportunity to reflect on his/her connection to the topics. (Ex. - At the beginning.) Student profile is story about an English language learner that provides a way of engaging readers and encouraging them to continue through the materials. (Ex. - At the beginning, with a wrap-up at the end.) Did you know? are nuggets of statistical information found in boxes to pique reader interest on topics related to the materials.

(Ex. - Throughout.) TECHNOLOGY AND PEARSON CHOICES MyStudentSuccessLab (www.mystudentsuccesslab.com) is an online solution designed to help students ''Start strong, Finish stronger'' by building skills for ongoing personal and professional development. This Learning Outcome based technology promotes student engagement through: · The Learning Path Diagnostic offers for the course , 83 Full Course Pre- and Post-Diagnostic (Bloom''s Taxonomy Levels I-VI) questions, and for each topic , 20 Pre- and Post-Test (Bloom''s Taxonomy Levels I-VI) questions. · The Overview provides learning objectives to build vocabulary and repetition. · Video interviews on key issues ''by students, for students''.

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