A psychologist and parenting expert shares practical tips on how college students who are parents can help both themselves and their children excel in school.
Rather than just blaming the students, educators must consider why course materials are not being read and develop strategies to tackle the problems students face.
Seventeen percent of students around the world lack a desk at home.
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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.
University can – and should – be fun.
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Students need to be able to manage their time, write to an academic standard, be aware of what constitutes plagiarism, make sure they know what support services are available to them, and have fun!
Studying can be made easier by removing distractions and spacing study out over a couple months.
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It can be hard to get into a study groove, but removing distractions, getting enough sleep, self-testing, spacing out your study and creating memory aids can help students succeed.
Students can feel very isolated when studying through a distance education programme.
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Distance education for teacher training has its problems. Improved support can address these issues - but some of it should come from students themselves.