Becoming a Learner
Comments for Becoming a Learner
"It is a rare experience when students voice the opinion that a book should be required reading for everyone. But this was exactly the response of my students
to Becoming a Learner. It gave them the tools to rethink their own experience and to become reflective and thoughtful about their education. This book will stay
with your students long after any single course has ended."
– Maria Hegbloom, Assistant Professor of Communication at Bridgewater State University
"Becoming a Learner has transformed the orientation process at Utah State University. Students now begin with an honest conversation about why they are
pursuing higher education and what characteristics they hope to develop. Once they have clarified that, students are better prepared to discuss orientation topics
such as intentionally selecting courses, using resources, and overcoming challenges. I believe all students can benefit from reading this book."
– Lisa Hancock, Director of Student Orientation and Transition Services at Utah State University
"My copy of Becoming a Learner is marked, tagged and worn at this point. I have this book on my shelf in my office and have had comments from students that
they have read it and that it has changed their thinking and behaviors."
– Tonya Jewell, Academic Advisor at Utah State University
"I think we really need to get the word out about Becoming a Learner. It fits so well with freshman and developmental writing courses. I paired it with several
other readings related to succeeding in college and learning styles. The combination gave these struggling students the keys they need to succeed. For the first
time for most of my students, they entered an academic conversation about learning and the purpose of college."
– Wendy King, Instructor at Arizona State University
"In Becoming a Learner, Sanders highlights what many authors have not articulated in recent times: that the fundamental function of higher education is to
encourage people to become learners. Every time I use this book, I get the same reaction from students, ‘I had never thought of this and no one ever
encouraged me to think about learning in this way!’ With this text, Sanders makes an appeal not to forget the fundamental reasons for why higher education
exists in the first place."
– Wilfredo Alvarez, Assistant Professor of Communication at Northeastern Illinois University