Question about something that the 1st year university student should know (how hard to study)

[hagopbul]

Hello :

from my teaching experience , and also from my own experience as a physics student , i noticed that most of high school student and 1st year university student dont know the amount of study that they will need to do every year , and the media is reflecting that studying in a university or a middle institute , ...etc are full of partying , social events , hangouts , traveling ,....etc

which resulted that all this students having some sort of illusions of University level studies which effect there preparation and their 1st year in university or institution

what is the best methods to make it clear to them with out scare them off
the idea of studying after finishing the high school is not an easy thing for some of the people , and some dont understand that every subject is a book by itself most of the time is 200 + pages

Best Regards
H

 

[Drakkith]

what is the best methods to make it clear to them with out scare them off

Be truthful, but encouraging and supportive. Make it clear that the amount of work is significantly more than they are used to, but stress that you have every confidence in their ability to handle it.

 

[gleem]

what is the best methods to make it clear to them with out scare them off
the idea of studying after finishing the high school is not an easy thing for some of the people , and some dont understand that every subject is a book by itself most of the time is 200 + pages

The best way in my opinion is to teach like what is required in a college course. Well not at the beginning but but ease into the demand so by the end of the course they might get oriented to a university course regimen. Physics has a reputation of being difficult so you have that on you side. Not only show confidence in them but make sure they have confidence and trust in you. Engage them and don't let them just sit there. Provide lots of feedback and encouragement.