Foregrounding Student Voice in Evaluating Academic Advice for Postgraduate Students - UKZN Colloquium 2024
Explore how postgraduate students' voices shape academic advice at the College of Humanities, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Presenters share insights on effective advising strategies to help students succeed. This study emphasizes the importance of including student feedback in academic guidance for future research and recommendations.
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Foregrounding student voice in evaluating academic advice for postgraduate students at the College of Humanities, University of KwaZulu-Natal Presentation for the UKZN 11th Annual AMS Colloquium-20th November 2024 Presenters: Postgraduate- ADOs Kudzai Goto, PMB; Thandi Gumbi, EDGE and Sekwenele Khoza, HC
CONCLUSION In conclusion, for postgraduate students to be successful, effective academic advising is crucial in helping them overcome their challenges and must incorporate their voice and feedback. This study highlights these aspects and paves the way for future research on academic advising for postgraduate students.
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