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Topic 2: Lectures, Tutorials & Independent Learning


FASTP1011 Introduction to Tertiary Studies
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Learning Objectives

The multiple types of tertiary learning & teaching


environments

Lectures, Tutorials
& Independent
Learning

How to engage with the variety of ‘classroom’


situations & teaching activities @ university
The nature of independent, self-directed study

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This Week’s Reading

Chapter 7,
Textbook Academic
Listening

Chapter 9, Taking
part in tutorials
and seminars

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The 4 Pillars of Learning

Lectures Reading Classes Assignments

Brick, et.al. (2015)., pp. 78-79.

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Lectures

Prepare
Listen

Take
Notes

Understanding

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Active Listening

Selective • Main Ideas


Note-taking • Concepts

Using
• Slides guide note-taking
PowerPoint

• Connect with topic readings


Thinking • Note down unclear points

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Tutorials

Presentation Labs
Group + Problem-
&
Discussion Solving
Q&A Workshops

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Tutorials – Purpose?

Develop Present,
Develop Analyse,
Analytical
Critical Skills Evaluate
Skills

Apply Experiment,
Opportunity
Theory to Record,
to Practise
Practise Discuss

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Independent Learning

You the Individual

= You the
Independent
You the Student Adult

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Independent Learners Choose . . .


WHAT they
will learn

HOW –
WHEN they
Learning
will learn
Skills

HOW – WHERE
Learning they will
Strategies learn

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Independent Learning Skills
Monitor Your Own Organise Your Own Evaluate Your Own
Master Skills
Learning Learning Needs

Know Strenghts Know Your Style Analysis Make Your Own Decisions
Know Weaknesses Set Your Own Aims Critical Thinking Decide What You Need

Take Steps to Improve Know When to Get Help Problem-Solving

Check Your Progress

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What to do for NEXT WEEK
Prepare
• Access Topic 3 in Moodle.
• Check weekly readings.
• Print out and/or save the lecture slides.
Read & make notes
Topic 3 required reading is –
1. Chapter 10, Group work, pp. 119–128 in your textbook.
2. Grellier, J., & Goerke, V. (2018). Chapter 15, Teamwork, pp.
305–318 (in Communications Toolkit,. (4th ed.). South Melbourne,
Vic: Cengage.) (Your FASTP1015 Academic writing textbook.)
Attend & participate
• Ensure you are taking notes in lectures – Revise your notes from
week 1
• Attend your tutorial – on-campus or online
• Bring your questions to your tutor

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References
Brick, J., Herke, M., & Wong, D. (2016). Academic Culture: a student’s guide
to studying at university. South Yarra: Palgrave Macmillan.

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