• Semester 1 (External)
• Semester 2 (External)

Synopsis

The unit is designed around the acquisition of effective student- life
skills.   An emphasis is placed on using effective study and  learning
skills as well as utilising stress management and self  motivation.  A
broad  view  of  the learning process is presented. The  investigation
into   the   psychology  of  learning  integrates   the   acquisition,
organisation  and understanding of learning, study motivation,  stress
and  personal management.  By focusing students' attention on how they
learn, individuals are made aware of present personal competencies and
learning  strategies and the need to understand rather than to  solely
memorise  the work.  Regular  feedback and discussion helps them  form
an  understanding  of  the nature of their own resources,  helps  them
maintain  learning and study objectives and helps  them  learn  in  an
intelligent and purposeful way.  The course assumes that,  if  capable
students  are made aware of efficient learning and study methods,  and
they can be guided to initial and quick success in these matters, they
will subsequently act to optimise their academic performance.