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Accessing post-school studies : a student's GPS to successful learning / Venicia McGhie, Madge du Preez.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- McGhie, Venicia, author.
- Du Preez, Madge, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Education, Higher--South Africa.
- Education, Higher.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (x, 251 pages) : illustrations
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- [Place of publication not identified] : Sun Press, [2017]
- Summary:
- This publication makes a valuable contribution to often problematic and pertinent South African higher education issues such as student access and success, student learning, student support and student engagement. In this regard, the authors draw on the works of higher education theorists such as Kuh, Tinto, Marton and Säljö. The book is primarily a helpful resource for South African learners in school, students at universities, life orientation teachers, as well as parents of prospective university students. It will especially assist students to adapt to the university environment.
- Contents:
- Intro
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- About the authors
- Preface
- Introduction
- PART ONE: Factors Influencing Learners' Decision to Continue with Post-School Studies after Grade 12
- 01: Personal orientation and attitude
- Perception and self-perception
- Motivation
- Self-reflective questionnaire
- 02: Aspirations and Expectations
- Aspirations
- Expectations
- 03: Knowledge and Information
- Post-school institutions in South Africa
- University admission requirements
- University open days and career exhibitions
- Know what to expect at universty or other higher educationinstitutions
- 04: Parental and Community Involvement
- Parental involvement
- Community involvement
- PART TWO: Enabling Factors for Successful Learning
- 05: Transition from High School to University: Becoming a Self-Regulating Student
- Know why you are in Higher Education
- Becoming a self-regulating student
- Balancing your life: applying effective planning and time management skills
- 06: Fitting in: Making and Choosing the Right Friends
- Reasons why making the right friends are important
- How to make and choose the right friends
- Making and choosing the wrong friends
- 07: Academic Integration: Resources and Finding Help
- Different resources available to students
- Learning challenges that may arise
- Personal challenges
- Academic challenges
- 08: Creating a Supportive and Conducive Learning Environment
- Creating a supportive and caring campus environment
- Enriching educational experiences
- Interaction, active and collaborative learning
- Level of academic challenge
- Other forms of support offered to students.
- Self-reflective questionnaire for institutions
- 09: Managing your Finances and Working and Studying Simultaneously
- Managing your finances
- Studying and working simultaneously
- 10: Going the Distance: Making Successful Learning Possible
- Learning styles and study techniques
- Applying critical thinking
- Listening strategies
- Speaking strategies
- Reading strategies
- Writing strategies
- PART THREE: Helpful Resources and GPS Checklist
- Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
- Admission Requirements for Public Universities,Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges, and Community Education and Training Colleges (CETCs) in South Africa
- Universities
- Technical vocational education and training (TVET) colleges
- Community education and training colleges (CETCs)
- Names and Contact Details of Public Universities, Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges, and Community Education and Training Colleges (CETCs) in South Africa
- Contact information of public universities in South Africa
- Contact information of technical vocational education and training (TVET) colleges in South Africa
- Contact information of community education and training colleges (CETCs) in South Africa
- List with Private Post-School Institutions in South Africa
- General
- Business
- Creative arts and design
- Education
- Medicine, health, fitness &
- beauty
- Hospitality
- Information technology
- Music and production
- Theology
- SA Student Loans and Bursary Opportunities
- University financial aid
- National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)
- Other bursaries
- Student loans
- Bursaries for teachers
- Paying your own way
- Further bursary information
- Other funding opportunities
- You can also do a Google search.
- National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)Application Procedure
- Supporting documents
- Disability assistance
- Tips from Successful Students onHow to Study Effectively
- General Study Tips
- Critical Thinking Strategies
- Listening Strategies
- Speaking Strategies
- Reading Strategies
- Writing Strategies
- GPS Checklist
- Helpful Links and Other Resources
- References
- Glossary of Terms.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-241).
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 1-928357-42-3
- Access Restriction:
- Open access Unrestricted online access
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