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| Beschreibung: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [152-155]) and index Cover -- Contents -- Acknolwledgements -- Introduction -- Chapter 1 WHY STUDY? -- Introduction -- Personal values -- Motivation to study -- Dealing with change -- Self-reflection -- Benefits of study -- What does learning mean? -- Learning styles -- What next? -- Chapter 2 BARRIERS TO STUDY AND HOW TO OVERCOME THEM -- Introduction -- What are the barriers? -- Managing change -- Dealing with anxiety -- What next? -- Chapter 3 PREPARATION FOR STUDY -- Introduction -- Assessing personal skills -- What skills will you need when you study a degree? -- Organizational skills -- Communication skills -- Listening skills -- Teamwork -- Presentation skills -- Problem solving -- Time management -- Task management -- Independent learning -- Memory skills -- Critical and creative thinking -- What next? -- Chapter 4 STUDY SKILLS -- Introduction -- Researching information -- Referencing and bibliographies -- Reading skills -- Taking notes -- Essay writing -- Revision skills -- Exam skills -- - Assessment -- What next? -- Chapter 5 WHY HIGHER EDUCATION? -- Introduction -- Types of higher education institutions -- Expansion of higher education -- What are the benefits of doing a degree? -- Types of degree courses -- How degree courses are organized -- Learning and teaching methods -- What next? -- Chapter 6 STUDENT FINANCE -- Introduction -- How much? -- Full-time study -- Part-time study -- Distance learning -- Exemptions -- Special help available -- A word about debt -- Budgeting -- What next? -- Chapter 7 CHOOSING A COURSE AND UNIVERSITY -- Introduction -- Where to start -- How to find out about courses and universities -- Course choice -- what's available? -- University choice -- What next? -- Chapter 8 PREPARATION COURSES FOR HIGHER EDUCATION -- Introduction -- Accreditation -- Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) tariff -- Preparatory courses for higher education -- Other ways to prepare for higher education -- How to apply -- Full-time study -- - Part-time study -- Other conditions of the application process -- What next? -- Chapter 9 GETTING READY FOR THE START OF TERM -- Introduction -- Getting ready -- The first week -- What next? -- Chapter 10 KEEPING GOING TO THE END -- Introduction -- Student support services -- Disability support -- Mature student support -- Writing support -- Student finance advisers -- Childcare facilities -- Students' union -- Welfare advice -- Counselling and guidance -- Academic tutors -- Careers service -- Spiritual support -- Health centre -- It's all going wrong -- Keeping motivated -- Coping strategies -- What next? -- Chapter 11 CAREER PROSPECTS -- Introduction -- What is a graduate job? -- Improving your career prospects -- Being confident -- Summary -- Further information -- How to get further advice -- Recommended reading -- Bibliography -- Index -- Last Page Are you considering changing jobs but require a new skill or qualification? Would you like a new challenge or a sense of personal achievement? Have you considered higher education, but weren't sure how to make that first step into it? If so, then this is the ideal book for you. "The Mature Student's Guide to Higher Education" tells you everything you need to know if you are thinking about returning to education as a mature student. It discusses a wide range of issues including what higher education involves, how you should prepare for it and how to balance your time and cheque book once you get there. This book will explain practical issues, as well as addressing your doubts and fears about higher education as a life choice.; The book: helps you understand the different routes into higher education; explains the mysteries behind admissions procedures; encourages you to develop a new range of skills, building on the skills you already have; gives you guidance on how to manage change, time and family commitments; helps you overcome barriers like a lack of motivation or confidence; and, expertly guides you through the systems of fees, showing the loans and financial help that are available. "The Mature Student's Guide to Higher Education" provides the most accessible and up-to-date help on how to make an informed decision about when, where and how to start a suitable higher education course as a mature student - and the career path that might follow |
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[152-155]) and index Cover -- Contents -- Acknolwledgements -- Introduction -- Chapter 1 WHY STUDY? -- Introduction -- Personal values -- Motivation to study -- Dealing with change -- Self-reflection -- Benefits of study -- What does learning mean? -- Learning styles -- What next? -- Chapter 2 BARRIERS TO STUDY AND HOW TO OVERCOME THEM -- Introduction -- What are the barriers? -- Managing change -- Dealing with anxiety -- What next? -- Chapter 3 PREPARATION FOR STUDY -- Introduction -- Assessing personal skills -- What skills will you need when you study a degree? -- Organizational skills -- Communication skills -- Listening skills -- Teamwork -- Presentation skills -- Problem solving -- Time management -- Task management -- Independent learning -- Memory skills -- Critical and creative thinking -- What next? -- Chapter 4 STUDY SKILLS -- Introduction -- Researching information -- Referencing and bibliographies -- Reading skills -- Taking notes -- Essay writing -- Revision skills -- Exam skills -- - Assessment -- What next? -- Chapter 5 WHY HIGHER EDUCATION? -- Introduction -- Types of higher education institutions -- Expansion of higher education -- What are the benefits of doing a degree? -- Types of degree courses -- How degree courses are organized -- Learning and teaching methods -- What next? -- Chapter 6 STUDENT FINANCE -- Introduction -- How much? -- Full-time study -- Part-time study -- Distance learning -- Exemptions -- Special help available -- A word about debt -- Budgeting -- What next? -- Chapter 7 CHOOSING A COURSE AND UNIVERSITY -- Introduction -- Where to start -- How to find out about courses and universities -- Course choice -- what's available? -- University choice -- What next? -- Chapter 8 PREPARATION COURSES FOR HIGHER EDUCATION -- Introduction -- Accreditation -- Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) tariff -- Preparatory courses for higher education -- Other ways to prepare for higher education -- How to apply -- Full-time study -- - Part-time study -- Other conditions of the application process -- What next? -- Chapter 9 GETTING READY FOR THE START OF TERM -- Introduction -- Getting ready -- The first week -- What next? -- Chapter 10 KEEPING GOING TO THE END -- Introduction -- Student support services -- Disability support -- Mature student support -- Writing support -- Student finance advisers -- Childcare facilities -- Students' union -- Welfare advice -- Counselling and guidance -- Academic tutors -- Careers service -- Spiritual support -- Health centre -- It's all going wrong -- Keeping motivated -- Coping strategies -- What next? -- Chapter 11 CAREER PROSPECTS -- Introduction -- What is a graduate job? -- Improving your career prospects -- Being confident -- Summary -- Further information -- How to get further advice -- Recommended reading -- Bibliography -- Index -- Last Page Are you considering changing jobs but require a new skill or qualification? Would you like a new challenge or a sense of personal achievement? Have you considered higher education, but weren't sure how to make that first step into it? If so, then this is the ideal book for you. "The Mature Student's Guide to Higher Education" tells you everything you need to know if you are thinking about returning to education as a mature student. It discusses a wide range of issues including what higher education involves, how you should prepare for it and how to balance your time and cheque book once you get there. 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