Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Academic Pathway Programs

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• Unit Title

  Introduction to Learning Skills

• Unit Code

  UCU0001

• Year

  2021

• Enrolment Period

  2

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

• Unit Coordinator

  Mrs Suzanne SHARP

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Description

This unit teaches students learning theories, skills and strategies to enable effective communication and interaction with people in a variety of learning environments and contexts. Through independent and collaborative learning techniques students develop strategies to organise learning, and how to develop proficiency in ICT skills with systems and applications. Students will attain practical skills in study techniques, professional written communication, preparing effective oral presentations, career planning and reflective writing.

Co-Requisite Rule

Must be enrolled in course type 23, 30

Equivalent Rule

Unit is equivalent to UPU0001

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Use appropriate learning strategies to organise and manage learning in an academic environment.
2. Use professional communication and teamwork skills for effective participation in small interactive group learning activities.
3. Deliver an effective oral presentation demonstrating effective use of technology and reflective practice.

Unit Content

1. Time management strategies.
2. University ICT skills and Learning Management Systems.
3. Strategies for learning.
4. Employability and career planning.
5. Reflective writing.
6. Strategies for oral presentations.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.

Core Reading(s)

• Grellier, J., & Goerke, V. (2018). Communications toolkit (4., pp. xv, 355). South Melbourne, Vic: Cengage Learning Australia. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1011492868

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