L6-Differences Between Graduation and Secondary School Education (MEDU 222) PDF

Graduation & School Studies MEDU 222  Road Map Why we should know differences ? What are they? Small group discussion Conclusion  Professional Ranking Intern ‫طبيب امتياز‬ Resident ‫طبيب مقيم‬ Specialist/ ‫طبيب‬ Registrar...

Graduation & School Studies MEDU 222  Road Map Why we should know differences ? What are they? Small group discussion Conclusion  Professional Ranking Intern ‫طبيب امتياز‬ Resident ‫طبيب مقيم‬ Specialist/ ‫طبيب‬ Registrar ‫أخصائي(نائ‬ )‫ب‬ Senior ‫أخصائي أول‬ Registrar  Academic Ranking Demonstrator ‫معيد‬ 1 Lecturer ‫محاضر‬ 2 Assistant ‫أستاذ‬ 3 Professor ‫مساعد‬ Associate ‫أستاذ‬ 4 Professor ‫مشارك‬ Professor ‫أستاذ‬ 5  ‫مسمى شهادة البكالوريس‬ ‫في الطب‬ ‫‪MBBS:‬‬ ‫بكالوريس الطب‬ ‫(‪Bachelor of Medicine‬‬ ‫والجراحة‬ ‫‪and Bachelor of‬‬ ‫‪)Surgery‬‬  Themes for discussion Educational content Methods of teaching and learning Students Professors Other  Themes for discussion Educational content Extensive and Changing curricula Complex and Many references The possibility of an increase in learning More time duration  Themes for discussion Methods of teaching and learning Multiplicity & diversity of methods used in higher education The different ways and means of communication Frequently receiving information Deepening and expansion in one area Routine variable in each semester or year, for example, schedules  Themes for discussion Students Dramatically Large number of decision-making and self-reliance (independent) Similarity in levels of peers (students) Seriousness and discipline to be higher than in the general education Increase the obligations and responsibilities and pressures Society's perception of you the finest, being a college student Professors Teachers more advance in their fields More experience in their field Specialization Other Internal motivation (self esteem)and external factors, such as the fear of God Time in higher education more under your control, by what you need Cost is very high  secondary school & University Bigger Class: More Time Flexibility: High Academic Expectation: More independent Thinking: More Freedom and Choices More Self Discipline More Decision-making  secondary school & University Bigger Class: Classes at the University are quite different from that of your secondary schools. in a group of more than 100 people (for lectures) and sometimes in a group as small as 10 people (for seminars or tutorials). Some courses may involve laboratory work, practical experience and field work too. Therefore, get ready for the diverse learning experience to come!  secondary school & University More Time Flexibility: In secondary school: you had a “set timetable” and contact with teachers was close and frequent (meeting them 5 days every week) Coming to University: you create your own time table! discover that classes meet less often than before, only 1-3 hours a week. need to study at least 2-3 hours out of class for each lecture hour. A lot of assigned reading and writing tasks will also be required to fit in your schedule.  secondary school & University High Academic Expectation: In secondary school : You could always earn good grades after learning the contents of your textbooks by heart! However, In University: More challenging. You will be expected to read a lot, write a lot and deal with a lot of questions that sometimes do not have answers. Think outside the box and formulate your own study plan and make use of the University Libraries  secondary school & University More independent Thinking: In secondary school your teachers always check your completed homework and guided you through different thinking processes. In University you develop your own independent thinking and ask questions in class. you always need to read analytically and judge critically on the reliability of different sources.  secondary school & University More Freedom and Choices Coming to University: Wide range of subjects you can study and the activities you can participate in. With a more flexible timetable, you will have a lot of freedom to manage your time between activities and outside of classrooms and halls. Exploring new interests but don’t lose track of studies! Time management and the ability to prioritize are the two most essential survival skills you need  secondary school & University More Self Discipline In secondary school : You were assigned daily homework Your teachers collected and checked them on regular basis to make sure that they were properly done. In University: your instructors assume that you can always be trusted to complete your assignments without being reminded. Your professors and instructors may or may not recommend textbooks. You have to relate what you have learnt in class to your readings. you have to bear in mind when your assignments are due!  secondary school & University More Decision-making In secondary school: your teachers and parents might have played an important role in making decisions for you. Of course, you can always seek their advice after entering University. In University: You must learn how to make your own decisions now. You have to take responsibility of your own actions. Do consider the ethical and moral aspects of the situations you are engaging in. Don’t be shy to seek advice when you need it.