Resources for teachers
These activities have been designed to introduce students to various aspects of higher education such as the variety of courses available, progression routes to higher education and budgeting.
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Do a higher education course in... A desk-based activity, completed in small groups or individually, introducing the Study South West Prospectus as a tool to search for higher education courses. A poster is available to go with this activity, to order one free please contact us on 01392 262526 or email gr8choice@aimhigher.org Teachers Notes: Do a higher education course in... |
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Higher education course search
Students find the hidden higher education courses in the word search grid. This activity can then be extended by asking students to find out where these courses can be studied - they are all available locally. Teachers Notes: Higher education course search |
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Higher education alphabet
This is a group activity that will highlight the range of higher education courses available. Although no equipment is needed for this game, a copy of the Study South West Higher Education Prospectus might come in handy! |
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Budgeting for higher education
A light hearted introduction to the types of expenses students will need to budget for when they start higher education. |
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Career Pathways playing cards
This activity introduces students to the various progression routes they can follow. To complete this activity you will need a pack of Career Pathways playing cards and at least one set of Career Pathways leaflets. For your free copies please contact us on 01392 262526 or email gr8choice@aimhigher.ac.uk Teachers Notes: Career Pathways playing cards Teachers Notes: Career Pathways playing cards complete set of route maps Online Extension Activity |
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Is higher education for me?
This activity aims to dispel some of the myths surrounding higher education and get students thinking about the reasons why higher education is a good idea for them. It is made up of a PowerPoint presentation and a worksheet based on the Is higher education for me leaflet and poster. Teachers Notes: Is higher education for me? |
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Who goes into higher education?
An online activity using the gr8choice website. Ask students to look through our case studies and fill in the 'Who goes to higher education?' worksheet . |
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