Learning Support Centre

Introducing… The Learning Support Centre Team

Priscilla Murphy

Learning Advisor

Mareena Ilyas

Learning Advisor

Jacqui Thornley

Online Instructional Designer

Karen Naude

PASS Coordinator

We can assist you with the following:

• English• Mathematics• PASS (Peer

Assisted Study Sessions)

• Academic Writing• Study Skills• Computing

English

• Speaking & Listening• Grammar & Vocabulary• Reading & Writing• Spelling and Pronunciation• IELTS/ELP preparation

English

• We have:– self-access IELTS materials– Practice TESTS– Software programmes

for independent study.• You can also see an advisor for more support

IELTS/ELP preparation

Tertiary Study Skills

• Essay Writing• Referencing & Plagiarism• Exam preparation and techniques• Presentation skills (verbal and poster)• Time management• Note-taking• Learning Styles• Research Strategies

ACADEMIC WRITING

We advise on the writing process:Understanding the question

Planning

Structure

Research and editing

Referencing

ACADEMIC WRITING

We do not:

Proofread or edit your assignment

Type your assignment

Grade your assignment

Write any part of your assignment

Maths

• General maths topics– Numeracy– Fractions– Percentages– Ratios– Rearranging formulae

• Geometry• Trigonometry• Algebra• Calculus

Computing

• Basic computer skills• Software support

– Microsoft Word– Microsoft Excel– Microsoft PowerPoint– Microsoft Outlook

• eMIT & Turnitin

• 45 minutes per session• 3 sessions per course per semester• Bring your work with you• Book a week in advance whenever possible

Individual Assistance

PASS (Peer Assisted Study Sessions)

• Study group led by a senior student

• Weekly sessions• Available in difficult courses• All students taking the course can come to PASS sessions

• Free• Will be announced in class

Drop-In Sessions

• No appointment necessary • 10 -15minutes• For quick questions

• CDs and DVDs• Books• Computer programs to assist your

learning with English• Road Code

Self-Access

ONLINE RESOURCES

• Available on eMIT

• https://emit.manukau.ac.nz/

• Log-on with your ID and enrol in the Learning Support Centre

• Online booking request

To make an appointmentDrop-in: Level 3, Library Building, S Block South Campus

968 8000 ext. 8120

learning.centre@manukau.ac.nz

Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday-Friday

To make an appointment, you will need to:• have a time and date in mind• explain what kind of help you need• provide your ID number to confirm the booking

Types of supportIndividual (45 mins) and small group bookings (1 hour)

ANY QUESTIONS ?