Accessing Post-School Studies A Student's GPS to Successful Learning.
McGhie, Venica,
Accessing Post-School Studies A Student's GPS to Successful Learning. [electronic resource] : - 1 online resource (248 pages)
Description based upon print version of record. Contact information of public universities in South Africa.
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 -- Self-reflective questionnaire -- 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 -- Self-reflective questionnaire -- 04: Parental and Community Involvement -- Parental involvement -- Community involvement -- Self-reflective questionnaire -- 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 -- Self-reflective questionnaire 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 -- Self-reflective questionnaire -- 07: Academic Integration: Resources and Finding Help -- Different resources available to students -- Learning challenges that may arise -- Personal challenges -- Academic challenges -- Self-reflective questionnaire -- 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 -- Self-reflective questionnaire -- 10: Going the Distance: Making Successful Learning Possible -- Learning styles and study techniques -- Applying critical thinking -- Listening strategies -- Speaking strategies -- Reading strategies -- Writing strategies -- Self-reflective questionnaire 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
Open Access
1928357423 9781928357421
Education, Higher--South Africa.
Education, Higher.
South Africa.
Electronic books.
LA1538 / .M344 2017
378.68
Accessing Post-School Studies A Student's GPS to Successful Learning. [electronic resource] : - 1 online resource (248 pages)
Description based upon print version of record. Contact information of public universities in South Africa.
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 -- Self-reflective questionnaire -- 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 -- Self-reflective questionnaire -- 04: Parental and Community Involvement -- Parental involvement -- Community involvement -- Self-reflective questionnaire -- 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 -- Self-reflective questionnaire 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 -- Self-reflective questionnaire -- 07: Academic Integration: Resources and Finding Help -- Different resources available to students -- Learning challenges that may arise -- Personal challenges -- Academic challenges -- Self-reflective questionnaire -- 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 -- Self-reflective questionnaire -- 10: Going the Distance: Making Successful Learning Possible -- Learning styles and study techniques -- Applying critical thinking -- Listening strategies -- Speaking strategies -- Reading strategies -- Writing strategies -- Self-reflective questionnaire 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
Open Access
1928357423 9781928357421
Education, Higher--South Africa.
Education, Higher.
South Africa.
Electronic books.
LA1538 / .M344 2017
378.68