Practical Strategies for Student Success in Higher Education

Reading Time: 4 minutesOne of the most common challenges in teaching is knowing whether students truly understand what has just been taught. A clear explanation, attentive faces, and nodding heads do not always mean learning has occurred. This is where checking for understanding plays a crucial role. Check for understanding, often abbreviated as CFU, refers to short, low-stakes […]

Reading Time: 4 minutesAsking questions in class is one of the most effective ways to learn, yet many students hesitate to speak up. Fear of sounding unprepared, uncertainty about what to ask, or pressure from large classrooms often silence curiosity. The result is passive listening, missed clarification, and a feeling of being disconnected from the learning process. The […]

Reading Time: 4 minutesProcrastination is one of the most common challenges students face, yet it is also one of the most misunderstood. It is often framed as laziness, poor discipline, or lack of motivation. In reality, many highly capable and motivated students procrastinate regularly, even when they care deeply about their academic success. This article explores the psychology […]

Reading Time: 4 minutesUniversities and colleges increasingly face the challenge of supporting large and diverse student populations. As class sizes grow and student backgrounds become more varied, differences in study skills, academic preparedness, and self-regulation become more visible. Study skills workshops have emerged as a key intervention, but designing them effectively at scale requires more than simply transferring […]

Reading Time: 3 minutesGiving feedback during a lesson is one of the most effective ways to support student learning. However, stopping the flow of class every time a student makes a mistake or has a question can disrupt focus, slow down instruction, and make some learners uncomfortable. The good news is that with thoughtful strategies, teachers can deliver […]

Reading Time: 3 minutesBalancing a heavy class load can be overwhelming, stressful, and downright exhausting. Whether you’re a college student juggling multiple courses, a high school student preparing for exams, or a lifelong learner taking on extra classes, staying organized is essential for success. With the right strategies, you can keep track of your assignments, reduce stress, and […]

Reading Time: 3 minutesSelf‑efficacy — a student’s belief in their ability to succeed — is one of the strongest predictors of academic motivation, persistence, and achievement. Students who trust in their own capacity to learn will try harder, recover more quickly from setbacks, and engage more deeply in their studies. Teachers and instructors can play a powerful role […]

Reading Time: 3 minutesAs the face of higher education changes, universities and colleges are welcoming increasing numbers of non-traditional students — adults returning to education, part-time learners, working professionals, veterans, and students with family responsibilities. These learners bring rich experience and commitment, but they often have demands on their time and priorities that differ from the traditional campus […]

Reading Time: 4 minutesParent–school partnerships are often discussed as a matter of engagement or goodwill, yet their real impact on student success depends on how deliberately they are designed. In many education systems, family involvement is treated as an optional add-on rather than as an integral component of academic support infrastructure. This distinction matters. When partnerships are left […]

Reading Time: 4 minutesAcross higher education, institutions continue to invest significant resources into tutoring centers, supplemental instruction, advising services, and first-year programs. Yet many campuses still struggle with low retention and uneven student outcomes—especially among students labeled as “underprepared.” One reason is that academic support is often added reactively rather than designed intentionally. When support exists as a […]