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Supporting Student Mental Health on Campus
Prof. Thandiwe Mokoena
- 9 January 2024
- Comment 4
A student is more than a set of marks. Hunger, travel costs, family worries and stress all affect how well someone learns.
Our Student Support Officer, Charlene Jacobs, meets first-year students in their first month to find out what they need.
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. Nelson MandelaLecturers are asked to refer students early. A quick call or message in week three can stop a small problem from growing into a failed semester.
Looking after the whole student
Lecturers can notice missed classes and late work. Please share these signs with student support so we can offer a meal voucher, a tutor or a counsellor.
The difference early help makes
Students who get help in the first six weeks are far more likely to finish the year. Support costs less than repeating a module.
Nomvula Khumalo
I really enjoyed this post. The tips on planning a first tutorial session were clear and I will try them soon.
Charlene Jacobs
Thank you for the kind words. We are glad you found the article useful. Please keep reading with us.
Dr Ravi Naidoo
Useful read for anyone new to teaching. The advice on setting up a classroom routine and giving feedback is practical and clear.
Lerato Molefe
Good article on how students learn best. It gave me a few fresh ideas for my tutorials, and I will share it.