Impressions of Disadvantage: I-- School versus University Study Orchestration and Consequences for Academic Support.

Meyer, J. H. F.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1992

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Impressions of Disadvantage: I-- School versus University Study Orchestration and Consequences for Academic Support.

Meyer, J. H. F.; And Others

Higher Education, v24 n3 p291-316 Oct 1992

A study investigated study habits of 154 educationally disadvantaged engineering students enrolled in developmental studies programs in 3 South African universities. Aspects examined include entry skills, study patterns throughout the first year, and characteristics of students whose study habits changed over time. Implications for admission and academic support are considered. (MSE)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Patterns, College Admission, College Students, Developmental Studies Programs, Educationally Disadvantaged, Engineering Education, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Student Adjustment, Study Habits, Study Skills, Universities

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Administrators; Policymakers; Practitioners

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: South Africa

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