ENHANCING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: THE IMPACT OF ACADEMIC SUCCESS SKILLS ON STUDENTS AT THE INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT (IPAM), UNIVERSITY OF SIERRA LEONE

Santigie Abu Kamara, Shekou Ansumana Nuni, Patricia Yandi Conteh, Aiah John Kellie

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The goal of this study is to improve academic excellence by examining how students at the University of Sierra Leone's, Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM) use successful academic strategies. Data was collected from a sample of IPAM students using a mixed-method research strategy that included surveys and interviews. Based on the findings, academic performance and overall excellence are significantly impacted by the acquisition and use of academic success skills. Time management, goal-setting, organization, research and note-taking, critical thinking, exam preparation, and leisure reading are just a few of the many aspects of these abilities. Higher levels of academic accomplishment are regularly demonstrated by students who possess and use these talents effectively. The report also stresses how critical it is to incorporate academic success skills into curricula and give students the tools and assistance they need to develop and improve these abilities. According to the results, academic performance significantly improves for students who receive focused instruction and direction in academic success strategies. Educational establishments, especially those looking to improve student academic performance, should take note of these facts. Institutions can increase overall academic performance and success by implementing initiatives to facilitate the development of academic success skills among students, given the recognition of their critical importance. This work adds to the body of knowledge on academic success abilities and provides insightful information for modern higher education administrators, educators, and politicians.

 

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academic success skills, academic excellence, Institute of Public Administration and Management, University of Sierra Leone, time management, critical thinking, study habits, communication skills, research and leisure reading

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.46827/ejae.v9i1.5332

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