Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Teaching and Learning office

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• Unit Title

  Learning Skills

• Unit Code

  UPU0001

• Year

  2015

• Enrolment Period

  2

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

Description

University students require a broad range of academic study and Information Communication Technology (ICT) skills. In this unit, students are exposed to learning skills used by tertiary students which they may utilise in other units of study in UPC and are comprehensively trained in ICT systems and applications used at ECU. This unit promotes independent and collaborative learning techniques via individual and group learning experiences designed to prepare students for successful undergraduate level study.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

UPU0001 utilises a blended delivery mode which includes both face-to-face and electronic delivery of materials, activities and assessments.

Co-Requisite Rule

Must be enrolled in course type 30

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded UPC0001, UTC0001

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Access and use ECU web enrolment and BlackBoard.
2. Develop and use effective time management strategies in an academic environment.
3. Evaluate different approaches to learning.
4. Evaluate their future options for study and assistance at ECU.
5. Minimise the risks associated with writing, using and managing electronic documents.
6. Participate and communicate effectively in online collaborative learning.
7. Practice a range of learning skills to prepare for tertiary academic study.
8. Understand university expectations of students and student responsibilities.
9. Use contemporary technologies to organise, evaluate and manage student research and learning.
10. Work effectively in small interactive groups and reflect upon this process. Information Communication Technology (ICT) Skills

Unit Content

1. Accessing ECU web systems including BlackBoard.
2. Ethical, security, copyright and plagiarism issues.
3. Exposure to future courses of study and types of assistance available at ECU.
4. Guidelines and strategies for leading, participating in, reflecting upon and evaluating student-centred discussion and student-led groups.
5. Guidelines on how to use ICT to assist communication for group work and using online communication methods such as email, group pages, wikis and blogs.
6. Improving e-learning and ICT skills including: personal computing skills; office applications; file management; EndNote; online library tools and using web based resources efficiently to develop information literacy.
7. Study of the effects of personal learning styles and the provision of memory and learning techniques.
8. Study skills including: note-taking strategies; source evaluation techniques; mastering oral presentations and assessment preparation including examinations.
9. Time management strategies for meeting both university and life responsibilities.
10. University expectations of students both as individuals and within groups.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures Seminars Videos Debates Computing workshops Student-centred discussion groups Independent learning activities Electronic communication and activities Collaborative e-Learning activities Student oral presentations

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 Board of Examiners.

Text References

• ^ Grellier, J., & Goerke, V. (2010). Communication skills toolkit: Unlocking the secrets of tertiary success. (2nd ed.). South Melbourne, Australia: Cengage Learning Australia.
• Marshall, L., & Rowland, F. (2006). A guide to learning independently. Sydney, Australia: Pearson Education.
• Croft, W., & Wylie, J. (2007). Jumpstart: Basic study skills for university students. Sydney, Australia: Pearson Education.
• McMillan, K., & Weyers, J. (2012). The study skills book. (3rd ed.). Essex, United Kingdom: Pearson Education.
• Hay, I., Bochner, D., & Dungey, C. (2006). Making the grade: A guide to successful communication and study. Melbourne, Australia: Oxford University Press.

^ Mandatory reference