Unlocking Your Potential: The Benefits of Academic Coaching for Students
We firmly believe that the first thing which should be taught to any student moving from one level of education to another level is "Academic Coaching". Some call it with the name "Study Skills" as well.
By change in level of education, we mean a learner moving from higher education to graduate studies, a graduate moving to post-graduate studies, and so on.
This article summarizes what is academic coaching, its relevance and content taught in this course.
Academic coaching is a course that teaches students skills and strategies for achieving academic success. The faculty set the learning outcomes that mentions, for example, the learners are expected to "critically examine", "create knowledge", etc.
BUT do the faculty really teaches learners what does critical analysis means, what is research, what is meant by wider reading, what is meaning of co-creating/ creating new knowledge.
Even if the student is already attaining some level of success in academic skills at his prior level of education, BUT does he/she really aware of what has changed as the learner is progressing from one level to another level of the higher education. What is expected as the learner is moving from graduation to post-graduation to doctoral studies? How all of a sudden the expectation has moved from a mere "summarizing" to "analysis" to "creation"? And how to achieve this?
For this reason, we provide access to academic coaching course to each one of our learner.
The content covered in an academic coaching course may vary depending on the institution and the specific course objectives. However, below we are providing some results of our research what varied institutions are teaching in the course "Study Skills".
According to a study published in the Journal of Education and Practice, teaching study skills to students can have a positive impact on their academic performance. The study found that students who received study skills training showed significant improvement in their academic achievement compared to a control group.
According to a survey of college students conducted by the National Survey of Student Engagement, time management is a key skill that students need to succeed in college. The survey found that students who reported high levels of time management skills were more likely to be engaged in their academic work and to report higher levels of academic success.
According to a study published in the Journal of Educational Psychology, goal setting can have a positive impact on academic achievement. The study found that students who set specific, challenging goals for themselves achieved higher academic performance compared to those who did not set goals or set easy goals.
According to a study published in the Journal of College Reading and Learning, coaching students to develop a growth mindset can improve their academic performance. The study found that students who received growth mindset coaching showed significant improvement in their academic achievement compared to a control group.
According to a study published in the Journal of College Student Development, teaching students self-reflection skills can help them develop a better understanding of their own strengths and weaknesses, leading to improved academic performance.
According to a survey of employers conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, communication skills are one of the top skills that employers look for in job candidates. The survey found that 82% of employers rate communication skills as very important.
According to the National Center for Learning Disabilities, approximately 1 in 5 students in the United States has a learning or attention issue that can affect their academic performance. Teaching students about common learning differences and disabilities and how to support learners with these challenges can help improve academic outcomes for these students.
Overall, academic coaching courses can provide students with valuable skills and strategies for achieving academic success, which can lead to improved academic performance and increased employability.
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