Benefits and Challenges of Foundation Year Course

This report discusses the importance of a foundation year course for students in UK universities, highlighting its benefits and challenges. It covers strategies to overcome financial requirements and language barriers, which are common hurdles faced by students pursuing higher education. The report aims to provide valuable insights for students who are considering or have already begun their journey through a foundation year course.

STUDY SKILLS FOR
HIGHER EDUCATION -
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ABSTRACT
Present report is based on study skills for higher education student in context of
foundation year degrees. In this report it incudes the depth knowledge of subject and to improve
ability of students to complete the course degree without any such complications. It is also
examined in this report regarding the factors and problem which is to be identified at early age
and acquire basic understanding regarding the higher education. This course relates to higher
degree education course and for this education, specialized tutors are hired by institutions to
enhance the qualitative experience of students. Some innovative skills which are required under
the higher education is in respect of Knowledge, Time management, reading and gaining
learning and lastly the matter related to Notes and bibliographies. At last the report is concluded
with the effective time jobs management and language barrier at the time of recruiting or
interviewing in company.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................2
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................2
Importance of Foundation year for the students in wide participation background....................2
The challenges face by foundation year students for getting the higher education.....................3
Study skills to overcome the challenges face by foundation year students. ...............................4
Conclusion drawn from the above key points..............................................................................6
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................7
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INTRODUCTION
The individual report of study skills for higher education is a statement for preparation of
happenings, findings, observation and recommendation for students who are appearing for higher
educational studies (Gupta, Goul, and Dinter, 2015). This policy is introduced to enhance the
level of education among young and teenager. The individual report will highlight about the
importance of foundation year course. Report will also cover key challenges face by foundation
year students and ways to overcome them will be explained in the report to increase adaptability
in regular students of universities. The conclusion will also be drawn for the key points which
will highlight under this report.
MAIN BODY
Importance of Foundation year for the students in wide participation background.
The foundation year is basic year of learning for students who want to get entry into
university degree course and did not posses for enough qualification. The foundation year
provides basic overview and knowledge of the subject in course degree to opt through the
students (The Challenges Facing UK Higher Education, 2019). The subjects which are included
in foundation year course is business management, social science, sport related subjects and
biological science which are made available to course (Tomblin, Walker, and Moeller, 2015).
Tutors and expert provides depth knowledge and basics of subject and to improve the learning
skill and vocational ability of students. Thus, they can complete the course degree without
complications.
The foundation year course also offers knowledge in regard to subject of students. This
improves learning skills and vocational ability of students. So, that they get eligible to qualify to
pursue degree after this foundation year course (Thomas, Salem, and Kern, eds. 2016). The
change in perception of employees which is related to competency in course degree and also
make capable enough through enhancing knowledge and skills. This creates mindset among
students to attain successful completion of foundation year to provide the competitive advantage
in course of higher education.
The foundation year acts as supporting environment and component which students do
not able to complete their education in early age to some problem and also some students have
gaps in completing their higher education (Millard, Hughes, and Chen, eds. 2016). The students
are enabled to acquire basic understanding and provide aid to them in initiating a fresh beginning
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for higher education. The competent and confident students pursue their higher degree of
education (Springer, Arenas, and Harrison, 2016). This enhances the learning ability as
compared to regular students in universities.
This course is linked with higher degree education course and for this expert tutors are
hired by institutions to enhance the qualitative experience of students. The tutors provide
motivation and support to students which gives them subject understanding in detail (Millard,
Hughes, and Chen, eds. 2016). Also, their learning ability is improved by these expert tutors.
The tutors majorly concentrate on the key improvement areas of students and provide guidance
them along with set of action for the implementation for the change (Ulubey, Goosen, and Van
Wyk, 2018). The foundation course enable to increase the knowledge of students in particular
subject of interest. Career opportunities and goals regarding the future is also highlighted during
education programme.
The feeling of shyness and awkward factor among students of high age group to be with
teenagers or low aged students and pursue this foundation course distracts these students from
study and did not boost confidence among them (Thomas, Salem, and Kern, eds. 2016). The
most population of Bedforshire university above the age of 21 provides an opportunity to get mix
with the people and pursue their course (Tadie, Pott, and Wolff, 2018). The foundation year
course develops flow positivity and helps students to keep all negative aspects kept aside. The
subjects are more concentrated on work and their learning as well as presentation skill that is
required in eligibility criteria in degree course.
The foundation year is very much crucial for students while wide preparation in
universities (Kassab, Al - Shafei, and Otoom, 2015). The improvement in skills of learning and
knowledge related to subject and enhance the growth opportunities. Lack of confidence and fear
vanish off among students and the students feels eligible regarding the higher education.
The challenges face by foundation year students for getting the higher education.
The students pursuing the higher education in UK face different challenge in undergoing
different degree course. The major challenges that are face by the students of foundation year are
related to selection of subject which is suitable for their career (Ulubey, Goosen, and Van Wyk,
2018). Skills and education background is important to uplift their career. The students also face
challenge in getting funds to execute fee payment of course in higher education. Students are
indulged in part - time jobs and do not able to manage their expenses of higher educational along
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with basic living (Kassab, Al - Shafei, and Otoom, 2015). The higher education in UK is
increasing but the students face a lot of issue for providing the fund for their course which plays
a big hindrance towards their education and career.
The students expectations increases with the change in time, and they prefer those
courses which enhance their personality and helps them in building their career. Also, they want
to attain good earning for managing their life style (Anders, and Rossbach, Mc Creery, 2015).
The students need to struggle a lot for getting seat in the course they want to pursue, and they
need to undertake various exams for admissions in institutes.
Another problem face by students money which they pay to desired course they have
enrolled themselves. The students do not get satisfies by the system of education and the course
they prevailed in as they have paid fee which is beyond their mind set (Anders, and Rossbach,
Mc Creery, 2015). Language barrier is another main challenge face by the students. Those
students who have come from different origin of the world have different background as well as
language. Understanding the language and get familiar with it takes time by students, and they
did not able to perform their best in order to build their career.
The students also face issue in relation to the timing of course. The course in which they
pursue is under higher education foundation years along with part - time jobs (Ulubey, Goosen,
and Van Wyk, 2018). Many student face difficulty with the timing of classes matching with their
job. The job hours and time of classes clashes. The students face difficulty in coping up with
classes and job properly.
Study skills to overcome the challenges face by foundation year students.
The above discussion was about challenges face by foundation year students that hinders
their careers and hampers their course they prevail (Gupta, Goul, and Dinter, 2015). The need of
measures is observed there and some strategies to overcome these measures in foundation year
course (Kassab, Al - Shafei, and Otoom, 2015). Some strategies as well as approaches will be
identified to overcome the challenges face by foundation year students. They are as follows :
Knowledge of language - The students of foundation year course must have proper
language knowledge. The reason behind this is the language is the main barrier observed by
students in order to study abroad (Thomas, Salem, and Kern, eds. 2016). To overcome this
challenge, the students have proper knowledge of common language in which they need to
interact in future time. Thus, students able to understand their lectures for the foundation course
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work.
Time management - It is a main strategy in which foundation year students is able to
manage time to do more work in specified time. The time management is a process or an activity
in which a person properly and efficiently plans things in advance (Millard, Hughes, and Chen,
eds. 2016). Also, the proper exercise plans things in order to keep in mind deadline of the work.
The work is done in a proper time frame and will be accomplished effectively and efficiently.
Stress level of student also decreases with proper time management (Study skills for students,
2018).
Help of internet - The way in which foundation year student face challenge in higher
studies can be overcome by usage of internet while studying. The internet is a huge pool of
knowledge in which students can get any type of knowledge at any time (Springer, Arenas, and
Harrison, 2016). The students can also learn from online lessons available to enhance their
knowledge. Another use of interest is the student can also communicate for their troubles any
time on the internet.
Enhance skill of reading - The study skills provide aid to foundation year students to
have a deep understanding about topic in which they are facing challenge. These skills help
students in setting their career and can also assist them in success (Tadie, Pott, and Wolff,
2018).
Develop strategies for learning - The students manage time for study and undertake
activities which heals their mood and motivates them. The concentration and strategy
formulation helps students to attain success and growth. The proper studying techniques along
with course will help students of foundation year course just like higher students course
(Tomblin, Walker, and Moeller, 2015). Thus, they able to manage their time and be in line with
their course helps the students in overcoming their challenge of learning.
Notes and bibliographies - The students prepare notes while attending lecture in hard
format copy or electronic format helps them in learning and comprehending in time of exams. As
the quick revision during exam is necessary for students to enhance their career and get good
score in exams. Also, the proper reference and bibliographies must be adopted by foundation
students which help them in their further studies (Gupta, Goul, and Dinter, 2015). In addition to
this, the foundation year students must develop their skills of writing by proper use of grammar
as well as spelling. This crucial element plays an important role in improvement of students
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writing skills and also presentable in time of examination.
Conclusion drawn from the above key points
The above report is presented is summarized in understanding of wide participation in
UK and Europe. The report was stated about importance of foundation year course for wide
participation for students. The report also covered the challenges the students face during the
course and their classes due to part - time jobs and language barrier. The report was also
presented about benefits of foundation year course for students and how they can enhance their
career and boost their income by choosing this course. Not only career but by foundation course
the students also able to enhance their knowledge, experience, ability and confidence.
The foundation year course in universities offers numerous benefits to students. The
report was also highlighted different challenges face by students in duration of financial year.
Common challenge are financial requirement and language barrier. The report was explained
about strategies to overcome these challenges which impact the students' ability, mind set and
confidence. The report deals with all the challenges and possible strategies to overcome them for
students who pursue foundation year course and higher education in universities.
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