31031 STUDYING AT UNIVERSITY

OPACS 1997

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Credit Points 1.00

Pre-requisite: Completion of Senior High School or Post
Pre-requisite: Secondary diploma or degree or equivalent
Pre-requisite: or work experience in the country of origin.
Pre-requisite: English language proficiency equivalent to
Pre-requisite: IELT Band 6.

Synopsis

The unit is designed around the acquisition of effective student-life
skills.  An  emphasis  is placed on study and learning  skills,  life
style,  stress  management and self motivation. The investigation  of
learning integrates the acquisition and organisation of knowledge and
understqanding  of  learning with life skills. By focusing  students'
attention on the study and learning processes, individuals  are  made
aware  of  their competencies and of the learning strategies required
in tertiary study. Regular feedback and discussion helps them form an
understanding of the nature of their own resources and how  to  learn
in  a  purposeful,  organised and appropriate way. The  unit  assumes
that,  if  capable students are made aware of effective learning  and
study  methods,  and they can be guided to success in these  matters,
they will subsequently act to optimise their academic performance.