Study methods for improving quality learning and performance in higher education

dc.contributor.authorMutsotso, SN.
dc.contributor.authorAbenga, ESB.
dc.date.accessioned2019-05-17T18:22:49Z
dc.date.available2019-05-17T18:22:49Z
dc.date.issued2010-12-30
dc.description.abstractEducation is an investment to development and poor study methods should not compromise the mandate of higher education institutions to generate, preserve and disseminate knowledge and produce high quality graduates. Universities admit students with varying backgrounds in terms of learning/study styles, levels of preparedness and concepts of university education. Some were “drilled “, spoon fed, taught for exams, or have wrong purposes/values of university learning. These negatively impact on their study skills and achievement. In complementing the role played by academic staff, students need to be conscious of their personality and study ethics as they influence studying. It is futile to teach well while students lack the fundamentals to conceptualize and internalize the new knowledge. This paper proposes a paradigm shift in study methods and suggests strategies for both the lecturers and the students in universities towards improved learning and performance. The paper is based on the “distributed learning approach” to adequately cater for individual differences that exist among the students. The model is significant for university students, most of whom begin serious studying on realization that examinations are around the corner. This causes stress, confusion and tendency to cheat in examinations. Distributed learning model will address the study space needs and the efficiency and effectiveness of study methodsen_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://erepository.kibu.ac.ke/handle/123456789/1053
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherAcademic Journalsen_US
dc.rightsAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 United States*
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/*
dc.subjectStudy methodsen_US
dc.subjectAchievementen_US
dc.subjectLearning performanceen_US
dc.subjectDistributed learningen_US
dc.titleStudy methods for improving quality learning and performance in higher educationen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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