Success in tertiary study Cindy Wee Te Puna Ako learning centre
Outline of this presentation Qualities for success in tertiary study Study skills required for success in tertiary study
What do you think are the key qualities a student needs to be successful at study? 3
Have study goals
Have strategies to achieve your goals
How to keep focussed on your goals? Plan Monitor Reflect Adjust
Manage your time
Set your priorities –Put aside time to do the important and urgent things –Use a study time table
Use your diary and wall planner
Adapt to the learning and teaching styles Be open and willing to adapt to new ways of learning.
Be independent in learning
Be resourceful –find ways and means to deal with your study problem
Develop your critical thinking Develop your thinking by looking at an issue with different perspectives
Have a questioning mind
Working with others
share ideas and gain extra perspectives do group projects form study support groups expand experience, culture and knowledge 4
Develop your academic skills Note taking & note making Academic reading Academic writing Exam techniques
Note taking - lectures Be prepared Structure in lecture Listen actively Record key points Use mind maps
Academic reading Think of reading as communication and thinking. Searching for the answers while you read will result in more active reading.
Academic writing Analyse the assignment question Structure your writing Write your ideas coherently and logically Support your ideas with references Use formal language Edit and proofread your work
Research skills Identify the task Search relevant information Use reading strategies Avoid Plagiarism Reference your work
Language skills Communicate and interact Extensive reading Practise writing Seek help from learning centres
Make use of the support system and facilities in the campus IT Library Student learning support centre: Te Puna Ako Learning centre, Pasifika Centre, Maia Student Union & its services
All the best!