Variability of study skills in higher education: The case of Rwanda undergraduate students at National Police College [Scholarly Article - SAJHE, September 2021]

Title:

Variability of study skills in higher education: The case of Rwanda undergraduate students at National Police College

 

Authors:

D. Mukingambeho, S. Nzahabwanayo, N. Gabriel & W. Nzabalirwa 

All authors from University of Rwanda

 

Published:

South African Journal of Higher Education, Volume 35, Number 4, 18 September 2021

https://www.journals.ac.za/index.php/sajhe/article/view/4240

 

Abstract:

This study extends knowledge production about students’ study skills in higher education. It is intended to unpack variations among undergraduate students’ study skills based on demographic characteristics. The article uses a comparative cross-sectional design drawing on a survey questionnaire distributed among 398 students of three programs of study at the University of Rwanda (UR), National Police College (NPC). These are Professional Police Studies (PPS), Law and Computer Science (CS) with the option of Information Security. Results indicate that students’ features primarily gender, age, marital status, year of study, program of study and working experience are relevant categories to study skills. These features were found to have an effect on all study skills investigated except gender which influence test preparation and test-taking only. We argue that strategies for improving study skills at all levels of higher education should take cognizance of students’ demographic features.

 

Short Article: Excessive internet use reduces study skills in students

Title:
Excessive internet use reduces study skills in students

Published:
daijiworld.com, 19 January 2020

From the article:
"Students who use digital technology excessively are less motivated to engage with their studies, and are more anxious about exam tests, according to a new research."

To read this article:
https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=664890