Securing good marks A guide for international students and their tutors
Publisher: Bookboon
Published: 2013
ISBN-13: 9788740309270
Table of contents: title: Sisältö; title: Introduction and Learning Context; title: The International student in the UK; title: Do you know why you want to study for a degree in the UK?; title: How people learn; title: Preparing for, travelling to and basic study questions about the UK; title: Pre-arrival and Travelling to the UK; title: Helping you settle in the UK; title: Your typical first two weeks at University; title: Studying structure and information; title: The Virtual Learning Environment (VLE); title: Using your University email address; title: Progressing your studies; title: How UK Universities test your learning and understanding; title: Feedback and good practice; title: Word Count; title: Grades and how your degree is classified; title: The structure of UK degrees; title: Managing your studies; title: Managing your language; title: Dealing with problems in your studies; title: How you learn; title: Structuring the learning process; title: Prioritizing the evidence of originality in international student achievement over achievement in mastering academic conventions; title: Acculturation of the International Student; title: Addressing barriers to learning; title: How you learn and are assessed; title: The UK Higher Education Learning Environment; title: Will you be graded fairly?; title: Assessment criteria and norm / achievement grading–your difficulties; title: What you need to know about how you will be graded; title: Managing Assessment – identifying actions to improve your grades; title: Your entry to UK HE; title: Developing a strategy for achieving and sustaining high grades; title: Joining your programme as a Foundation or First Year student; title: Joining your programme as an Advanced Undergraduate student (Years 2 and 3); title: Joining your programme as an International Postgraduate Student; title: Forms of assessment and International Student difficulties; title: Conclusion – studying in the UK?; title: What have we learned?; title: Action Plan for the International Student; title: Action Plan for the International Student Tutor