Managing Part-time Study: A guide for Undergraduates and by Caroline Gatrell
By Caroline Gatrell
Contemplating part-time research? if that is so, then this can be the ebook for you! dealing with Part-time research is ideal for the expanding variety of scholars who're contemplating, or taking, educational classes part-time, no matter if at postgraduate or undergraduate point. It bargains the type of suggestion and encouragement that part-time scholars locate tricky to resource in other places, by means of spotting that a few of the demanding situations confronting them are specified to their scenario. for instance, difficulties can comprise the strain of mixing examine with family members or paintings commitments, along pressures attributable to learning over a chronic interval. in line with those concerns, the publication bargains part-time scholars ideas to: deal with their very own studying maintain their motivation and retain going Prioritize the competing calls for on their time count on the demanding situations which they are going to stumble upon coping with Part-time examine offers the main applicable suggestions to often encountered events and provides suggestion and 'real lifestyles' stories from different part-time scholars. The publication attracts upon up to date examine and in addition upon Caroline Gatrell's personal adventure either one of educating part-time scholars, and of being a part-time scholar herself.
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Even more than for ‘home’ students, it is worth doing a ‘taster’ course before you begin if at all possible. Distance learning students with the Open University can, for example, begin with an ‘openings’ course, in which some reading and written work is done with the support of a tutor/supervisor, but which is short and not too expensive. Maureen Moss, describing her ‘openings’ course, before embarking on her degree programme, recalls it as an ideal solution as it was only a three-month commitment and was reasonably priced; it gave me the opportunity to try distance learning and see if I could fit any learning into my lifestyle.
Part-time distance learners might be able to borrow what they need from their institution – but should enquire in advance whether this is a ‘right’ or a privilege. Can you automatically assume that equipment will be on loan to you or will it depend upon how many other students seek to borrow equipment/software? And will it be free, or will you be charged a hire fee? Distance learning students may be able to attend summer schools or ‘crammer’ courses. Check in advance whether the cost of these is included in your course fee, or whether you are expected to pay for part, or all, of your stay.
In this chapter, I explain: • • • • • • • • why settling into a part-time course may be difficult; what to expect (and what not to expect) from your university or college; how to motivate yourself and get going; how to plan and manage your own learning; how to prioritize yourself and your studies; the issues facing students studying part-time overseas; the challenges of group work; feeling ‘different’ because of your gender or ethnic background. Settling down to a part-time course Let’s assume you have begun your programme of study.