Coping New Strategies For University Students Amid The Ongoing Lecturer Strike
Lecturers Strike
University students in private institution are left grappling with the disruption of their academic calendar by the ongoing strike of the lecturers. However, with this advancement in technology, learning is not only administered in classroom but through the online tutors. Besides learning, students should take this as an advantage too, for engaging in different opportunities for their growth and development mentally, spiritually and maybe financially too. Campus students should not just waste this time engaging in nonproductive activities, they should start embracing different opportunities that may up to date with education and other.
Firstly, with this digital era, students should embrace the use of online learning materials such Alison applications, and other revision sites on social media. Also may keep on sharing tasks and materials through online platforms, that will help in maintaining that learning community like in lecture rooms. These digital way of learning will keep them stay on track and they might also learn more in their courses of interest, because online materials are wider and overload.
Embrace the use of libraries for revisions and doing researches. Students should take the advantage of availability of libraries in their institutions. This libraries provides a quite and conducive environment for studying. Besides that it is equipped with materials such as academic journals, online databases, and other resources which are computers with internet connectivity that can be easily accessed remotely. Students should utilize the library resources to continue with their studies.
Also they should embrace the study group discussion meeting for assignments and project. By doing this, it will allow them to share resource, keep each other motivated and maintaining that sense of learning community. This study groups, provides emotional support and a sense of normalcy during the strike. They allow students to discuss their concerns, share strategies for coping, and stay connected with their peers. This sense of community can be crucial in maintaining morale and motivation.
The strike period has also come up with different opportunities that university students should engage in besides studying to gain practical life skills. They should seek part time jobs and internships that relates to their career course of study. This will not provide them with financial support but also gaining professional skills and knowledge. Through this part time jobs and internships it will enable them to employ what they have learnt in class to the real world situation. Building them more professionally in their career field.
Also this time, students should use it to nature their talents and learning new skills which are of beneficial to them. This is by perfecting their talents and hobbies. Also trying new activities that are positive and help in life time. Through this it will allow students to focus on their personal growth and development. Which is the best positive and productive use of this downtime period.
Students should remain informed with the current issues around the campus environment.Such to be cennected with the management and administration and remain active in seeking information and resources support from them. Also be aware of any changes, avaliable supports and any potential solutions to the ongoing strike across the country.
As this strike remains a challenge to campus education, it offers an opportunity for them to stand up, grow and develop resilience. By implementing the use of internet materials, utilizing library facilities, study groups, skills development, naturing talents and hobbies, part time jobs and internships. This could make them remain more productive and up-to-date with their studies. Also with part time jobs, it will give them support financially hence not overdepending on parents and guardians. Campus students should turn this challenging time into a period of growth and development that will benefit them now and later on in future.
Sibiyia Ezekiel – Media And Journalism Student Rongo University
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