Continuing Academic Success Academic success is something that every student should strive for, regardless of what type of student they are. Whether they are a first year freshman fresh out of high school or a single mother wishing to continue her education, every student should strive to get good grades in all their courses and take full advantage of all the resources that are available to them through their university. “Unfortunately, there is no magical remedy for motivating students. Humans are complex individuals, and when educators began identifying ways to motivate individuals they are treading on thin ice.” (Petty, 2014). Setting Goals By really thinking of what you want to get out of your time at school, you can narrow down what you need to work on and set some goals for yourself.
Furthermore, without the right study skills and preparation needed the odds of success lower dramatically. Having adequate study skills can put you in the right direction to achieve academic success. Everyone is different, meaning different study skills, and working differently for students. To start off, it is best to study in timed segments. Don’t try to cram all of your studying in at once; it is best to take breaks in between.
Portfolio Task: Module 1 Effective Study Skills are the sole foundation for a solid education(540 words) Many academic students making the transition from normal studies and everyday life skills to studies for their chosen profession start to fall behind, this is because the study time increases along with independent working , this is due students not knowing how to approach the new demands (Gettinger & Seibert – 2002). In addition students do not know how to approach the new demands required for independent study.– Metacognition is the awareness of one’s own learning and thinking process, that enables each student to take responsibility for their learning, allowing them to set goals, self assess and implement, however the metacognition side is not taught in the early years. What a student perceives as study skills will depend on the individual, what is effective for one will not be for the other. Study skills are developed through frequent use and become a natural action; skilful reading develops by constant reading and writing by writing. As the mind becomes more fine tuned the student will realise they can apply more to analytical and critical thinking - “Constant practice and critical reflection is essential if the student wishes to succeed” (Cottrell, 2013 P66).
Continuing Academic Success What is academic success? Academic success is the simple process of completing your studies to the best of your abilities to learn as much as possible. Throughout a person’s time in school, they’re faced with many challenges that can impede their success in school, whether it is the pressure to cheat, a distracting relationship, a over demanding job, or a misunderstanding family. It is a student’s responsibility to face them ethically and efficiently. Ethical beliefs vary from person to person; however for the most part, there are ethical standards that everyone knows and for the most part understands.
Condren’s goal of getting that line stuck in my head was accomplished. Being involved and being successful makes me feel good. Period. Or in more cliché terms, I feel like I am on top of the world. My confidence is not boosted from a compliment, but by an ‘A’ on my College English paper.
Gerald Graff points out the pressure that society and school put on students to be academically intelligent. Students must have the perfect grades and attend the highest ranking school. Students also have to go to extreme measures to just get through one class because they know that failing is not a option. As Graff says, “To say that students need to see their interests “through academic eyes” is to say that street smarts are not enough” (p.303). I agree with what Graff says and also agree when he says, “The challenge, as a college professor Ned Laff has put it, “is not simply to exploit students’ nonacademic interests, but to get them to see those interests through academic eyes” (p.302).
.” so, even before you look at the expectations, you see that the standards are uniform. This implies that individual differences either don’t exist or are not important enough to be addressed. This kind of wording disregards the fact that not all kids learn the same. Furthermore, considerable research has demonstrated that students who are actively involved in designing their own learning are more successful, so it would make sense to allow more academic freedom in the classroom, and therefore less specific standards. (Kohn,
I am at the age where everything seems challenging. Coming to school early, doing the projects on time,getting a good grade in class. So in those standards my biggest challenge may seem insignificant but it will give a better understanding about me. My biggest challenge would be Cystic Fibrosis. I was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis, along with my sister in 2005.
The stress created by a deadline to finish a paper can motivate you to finish the assignment on time. But when experienced in excess, stress has the opposite effect. It can harm our emotional and physical health, and limit our ability to function at home, in school, and within our relationships. But the good news is that, since we are responsible for bringing about much of our own stress, we can also do much to manage stress by learning and practicing specific stress-reduction strategies. Click here to learn more about academic stress.
Continuing Academic Success Mary Campbell Gen/201 October 20, 2014 Jennifer Smith CONTINUING ACADEMIC SUCCESS 1 In todays society most people find at some point in their lives and careers that it is necessary to go back to school. Whether it is for a career change or to advance in ones current career, it is a growing trend. Today more than ever the options available for this endeavor are numerous. Choices range from online classes, where there is no need to ever set foot in a physical classroom and still receive a high quality education, or the option to take a traditional approach and physically attend classes. Whatever path you choose many resources and learning tools are available for academic success.