Academic literacy is a mode of reasoning that aims to develop university students into deep thinkers, critical readers and writers.
Rigor acadêmico, estilo jornalístico
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Teaching students strategies for learning embedded in all courses should be an important part of all conversations about student retention.
Factors such as not being able to handle their study load and living too far from campus led to students not attending class.
People tend to think of digital media as entertainment, so they devote less mental effort than when they’re reading a printed book.
Starting out at university can be daunting, even more so amid the uncertainties of a pandemic. But students can maximise their chances of thriving by taking a few simple steps.
Students who fail units are highly likely to fail again without targeted assistance. But when universities intervene early to support these students, their rate of failure has been nearly halved.
Put down the highlighter. Research about the brain and memory shows that leaving time between study sessions and testing yourself frequently are more efficient ways to learn.
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Professor Emerita of Linguistics, American University
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Professor, Centre for Research in Assessment and Digital Learning, Deakin University
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Professor, Economics, University of the Western Cape
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Instructor, Sociology, Toronto Metropolitan University
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Senior lecturer, University of the Western Cape
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Assistant Professor, School of Kinesiology, Western University
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Director, Student Engagement, Swinburne University of Technology
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Associate professor, University of South Australia
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Lecturer, University of the Western Cape
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Associate professor, University of Pretoria
