LEARNING and STUDYING in HIGHER EDUCATION
Centre for Learning and Study Support (CLaSS)
Today’s session ... learning and studying in Higher Education
• Reflect on your thoughts about learning and studying at university
• Hear the student experience
• Prepare for academic study: thinking analytically and critically
• Find out how and where to develop your academic skills
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“There’s a correct way to study.”
“So study at university is about learning by
yourself.”
“I’ll be told when to start work on my
assignments.”
“I’ll be spending all of my time reading and
writing essays/reports.”
“There’s only one answer.”
“I’ll need to refer to expert opinions in my work.”
“By reading, I will form my own points
of view.”
“I have to read everything on
the reading list”
“The experts are always right.”
“I should believe everything I read.”
“Have you ever asked a question that is controversial?”
“I need to ask critical questions.”
Facebook, Twitter, blogs: Is social media beneficial or problematic to university
students?
So What?What next?
Why?
2. In pairs
How do your views compare?Are there other views to consider?
How?What?
What are some of the benefits and problems of social media? What’s your point of view?What examples/evidence can you think of?
1. Individually
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Do you need more information to answer
this question?
Have you changed or challenged any views?
• You may have focused on the topic of social media in more depth
•You may have become aware of a ‘debate’
• You may have supported your views with examples or evidence
•You may have considered different viewpoints to your own
•You may have been critical of other views
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so this is the starting point ofLearning and StudyIn Higher Education
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Maths Learning Centre
Kimberlin Library Top floor
Drop-in workshopsevery lunchtime
GCSE Mathson Wednesday evenings
‘Shadow’ workshops for most Maths modules
Modules
Tutorials/drop ins
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Centre for Learning and Study Support (CLaSS) Enhancing academic practice, writing development and professional skills
Kimberlin Library Ground floor [email protected]
Guides
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Careers & Employment Support
• “ASK” quick query service
The Student Services Centre
Ground Floor, Gateway House
Monday – Friday: 9 – 5pm
Just drop-in
• Faculty based Careers Clinics• Employer Events• Online Jobsite DMU works
Please check Blackboard regularly
www.dmu.ac.uk/careers
Tutorials/drop ins
Centre for Learning and Study Support (CLaSS)
Centre for Learning and Study Support (CLaSS) Enhancing academic practice, writing development and professional skills
Kimberlin Library Ground floor [email protected]
Guides
Workshops
Your Feedback …
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Additional:
Please refer to lesson plan
The CLaSS team at DMU (Sept-Oct 2011)
•Louise Buckingham
•Marian Ryan
•Linda Sprott
•Melanie Petch
•Jason Eyre
•Sam Bamkin