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Byers, Terry; Leighton, Vicky; Leggett, Jack; Krzensk, Alex; Adamson, Rebecca; Pollock, Christopher; MacMahon, Stephanie – Review of Education, 2022
It is well documented that students of all ages tend to rely on inefficient study strategies. In a departure from the accustomed reactive strategy-training approach found in university settings, this study took a novel approach focusing on students at an earlier stage in their education. The aim was to evaluate the efficacy of early preparatory…
Descriptors: Science Education, Intervention, Secondary School Students, Foreign Countries
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Robinson, Clare; Galligan, Linda; Hussain, Zanubia; Abdullah, Shahab; Frederiks, Anita; Wandel, Andrew – Adults Learning Mathematics, 2019
For many mature-aged students, there can be a considerable gap between finishing formal study and beginning university. They are often required to draw on qualifications and skills, including mathematics, which are dated, but necessary for success. Most universities offer several pathways that prospective students can take to enter university:…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, College Readiness, College Preparation, Undergraduate Students
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Alsharif, Amerah Abdullah; Alyousef, Hesham Suleiman – Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies, 2017
The issues surrounding giving feedback to second language (L2) learners have attracted the interests of a number of researchers to date. Most continue to wonder how to give L2 students effective feedback. Some studies found that ESL/EFL students focus mainly on surface-level issues, those that relate to grammatical and mechanical aspects of…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Feedback (Response)
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Phakiti, Aek; Hirsh, David; Woodrow, Lindy – Journal of Research in International Education, 2013
Geographic mobility and favourable educational policies have resulted in a rapid expansion in international education in recent decades. International education not only provides significant economic benefits and intellectual progression at the national level but also equips individuals with a good understanding of the educational, linguistic,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, International Education