Academically Adrift: Limited Learning on College Campuses

These flashcards cover key concepts related to limited learning in higher education as discussed in the text 'Academically Adrift' and are intended to aid in understanding the challenges faced by students.

Academically Adrift

A condition where students in higher education fail to develop critical thinking and other cognitive skills as expected.

Limited Learning

The phenomenon where students spend more time on non-academic activities than engaged in rigorous study, leading to minimal intellectual development.

Cognitive Skills

Abilities such as critical thinking, complex reasoning, and written communication that are expected to be developed through higher education.

Social Experience in College

The perception among students that their college experience is more focused on socializing than on academic development.

Academic Press

The concept referring to the expectations placed on students to engage in rigorous academic work and study.

Persistence vs. Learning

The distinction between staying in college to earn a degree versus actually acquiring knowledge and skills during that time.

Student Engagement

The involvement of students in active learning and academic activities that enhance their learning outcomes.

Organizational Culture in Higher Education

The set of beliefs, values, and practices that shape the behavior of members in colleges and universities.

Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA)

A standardized test designed to measure students' higher-order cognitive skills and learning outcomes in college.

Neoliberal Educational Reforms

Policies aimed at privatizing and marketizing education that emphasize consumer choice over educational quality.