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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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