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Role of Bridge Courses at Various Academic Levels

Swetha SukumarBy Swetha SukumarAugust 10, 2022Updated:January 28, 2023No Comments4 Mins Read
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Bridge courses are advanced courses designed especially for students taking an advanced course for the first time. These courses offer the basic knowledge of what we studied. Bridge courses can be considered as useful information that can be provided to students to give them fundamental information about the major subjects that will be taught to them in the near future. These courses focus on the academics and enhancing the skill required to ensure that the students are well prepared for the next academic year.

Bridge courses are uniquely designed with a combination of different methodologies with tools including worksheets, activities, experiments, and interactive games. These skills will aid students in horning their reading, writing, and their understanding and logical and critical thinking. The bridge course’s primary goal is to help students develop their cross disciplinary talents.

The curriculum is designed so that the students gain a foundational understanding of the subject they will study in their upcoming academic session. Therefore, it cannot be regarded as a subject that will enable the below-average students to catch up to academically strong.

Bridge course gives sufficient time to the students to study the basics of the course and facilitate a smooth transition to move from the previous course to the current course. The goal of the bridge course is developed to upgrade the lower proficiency level to a higher proficiency level. This course is an alternative attempt to coordinate the competencies of the current class with the competencies of the previous class. This course can be for three, six or nine months.

Bridge course would bridge the learning gaps and strengthens certain fundamental concepts.  It is crafted to incorporate a customised learning profile for each individual student and to tailor make their learning resources. 

Bridge Course in Schools

At the school level, a bridge course is a program that helps students transition from one grade level to the next. It typically focuses on improving academic and social skills, and it may be specifically designed for certain students, such as those who are having difficulties in any of those areas.

There are many different types of bridge courses available in schools today. Some programs concentrate primarily on educating students on the critical academic skills required to succeed in their next grade. Others might be more focused on helping students in building strong social and emotional skills, such as teamwork or communication. Some bridge courses have specific requirements for enrolment, while others are open to any student who needs support.

The importance of Bridge Course has essentially been acknowledged by every organization. Regardless of their academic or personal needs, it is seen as a vital approach to support students in succeeding in school and beyond.

Establishing a stronger foundation in fundamental science subjects, which will help students in overcoming any challenges they may face when transitioning to college-level coursework. Providing new students with the resources and knowledge they need to succeed in higher education while acting as a support system for them.

Bridge Course in Intermediate

A student must have finished a two-year pre-university course or its equivalent in order to be eligible for admission into a three-year degree program in a college. A bridge course is a type of academic course that helps students in achieving the minimum entry requirements for the degree programme of their choice.

The duration of the bridge course is normally one year. A bridge course is frequently chosen by students who have finished their Class 12 through a state board or the National Institute of Open Schooling.

Bridge Course in Colleges

In a college, an academic year mostly starts with a bridge course in English. The duration of these courses is varying from just a few days to a fortnight. It is mainly intended to address the gaps created by the rural-urban divide, and the learning methods used in schools when students enter institutions of higher education.

Bridge courses provide students with better preparation for entry into college-level science courses, will make them feel more secure and prepared when they start their studies. At the college level, many bridge course programs are designed by professors from many departments, assisting students in gaining a more comprehensive understanding of fundamental core concepts in science.

Bridge courses are also known as foundation courses or preparatory courses. They help students in updating their skills and knowledge so that they can fulfil the requirements for entry into the degree program of their choice. These courses are designed keeping in mind the needs of the students.

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