Academic advisors assist students, at post-secondary level, in recognising and achieving their educational goals. They advise students on their schedule selection of school programmes, communicate to them degree requirements, and assist them in career planning. Academic advisors also discuss the student's academic performance and its implications and make suggestions for improvement including study advice. They also work closely with other university administrators and professors and ensure they are up to date on university or college regulation, program, or requirement changes.
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Various evaluation techniques, theories, and tools applicable in the assessment of students, participants in a programme, and employees. Different assessment strategies such as initial, formative, summative and self- assessment are used for varying purposes.
Counselling techniques used in different settings and with various groups and individuals, especially concerning methods of supervision and mediation in the counselling process.
The goals identified in curricula and defined learning outcomes.
The governmental policies concerning educational curricula and the approved curricula from specific educational institutions.
The area of law and legislation that concerns education policies and the people working in the sector in an (inter)national context, such as teachers, students, and administrators.
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Provide advice to help students study in a way that suits them best, propose different techniques such as using visual highlighting or speaking out loud, and help them draw up summaries and create learning schedules.
Set up, in collaboration with the student, an individual learning plan (ILP), tailored to the student's specific learning needs, taking into account the student's weaknesses and strengths.
Provide assistance to students with educational, career-related or personal issues such as course selection, school adjustment en social integration, career exploration and planning, and family problems.
Stimulate students to appreciate their own achievements and actions to nurture confidence and educational growth.
Provide founded feedback through both criticism and praise in a respectful, clear, and consistent manner. Highlight achievements as well as mistakes and set up methods of formative assessment to evaluate work.
Give attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of customers, clients, passengers, service users or others, and provide solutions accordingly.
Monitor the changes in educational policies, methodologies and research by reviewing relevant literature and liaising with education officials and institutions.
Present information on the educational and support services of a school or university to students and their parents, such as career guidance services or offered courses.
Provide information on the different lessons and fields of study offered by educational institutions such as universities and secondary schools, as well as the study requirements and employment prospects.
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The inner workings of a university, such as the structure of the relevant education support and management, the policies, and the regulations.
The research approach that consists of investigating as well taking action towards an issue. It is employed by educators facing specific issues in teaching as well as by those who do not face issues, but aim to improve their conduct.
The processes related to the administrative areas of an education institution, its director, employees, and students.
The trends, functioning, and fluctuations of the labour market, career options, wages, unions, working population and the supply and demand of certain professions in a sector.
The learning disorders some students face in an academic context, especially Specific Learning Difficulties such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and concentration deficit disorders.
The process of analysing a student's learning needs through observation and testing, potentially followed by the diagnosis of a learning disorder and a plan for additional support.
The human behaviour and performance with individual differences in ability, personality, interests, learning, and motivation.
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Provide information to parents and students concerning tuition fees, student loans and financial support services.
Analyse various aspects of the school and education system, such as the relation between the cultural origin of the students and their educational opportunities, the apprenticeship programmes or the objectives of adult education, in order to make recommendations to education professionals and decision makers.
Provide assistance in the planning and organisation of school events, such as the school's open house day, a sports game or a talent show.
Communicate with multiple parties, including teachers and the family of the student, to discuss the student's behaviour or academic performance.
Communicate with teachers or other professionals working in education in order to identify needs and areas of improvement in education systems, and to establish a collaborative relationship.
Identify the needs of students, organisations and companies in terms of provision of education in order to aid in the development of curricula and education policies.
Organise group sessions for job seekers to teach them application techniques and to help them optimise their résumés and improve their interviewing skills.
Promote ongoing research into education and the development of new education programmes and policies in order to obtain support and funds, and to raise awareness.
Advise beneficiaries on future career options through counselling and, potentially, through career testing and evaluation.
Address the issues that can block a pupil`s school progress, such as social, psychological, emotional or physical difficulties, through counselling and intervention methods.