Category: providing support

Assessment

University courses use a combination of assessment methods. The forms of assessment your child will engage with will depend on the discipline they are studying. Examples of assessment methods are: exams, group assignments, essays, lab reports, prac exercises, oral presentations and performance.
Some first year students are a bit disappointed when they receive their first results […]

The role of parents

You may feel confused about your role at this new stage in your child’s life, especially since it coincides with progression from adolescence to adulthood. Universities treat their students as adults and deal directly with them. There are no parent-teacher interviews or newsletters, and the only way you can know how well they’re doing is […]

Applying for a place at university

Applying for acceptance into a university can seem overwhelming. Quite apart from the stress of whether or not your child will be accepted into their preferred place (and whether they will be happy with their placement), the jargon, the acronyms and the procedures can be difficult to navigate. Knowing what to expect from the […]

How can I help?

Although the decision to go to university is your child’s, your opinion still matters and your support in working through that decision is vital. Here are some of the ways you can support your child:

Talk with your child about your own experiences.
Talk with your child about what interests them. Help them to identify their […]