This foundation unit is fully online
Introduction
In this unit, CAD003 Foundations of University Study in Dementia Care, you will learn to write for success in tertiary study and develop academic study skills. This unit will develop your self-motivation, time management, planning and organisational skills. In this unit you will also begin to develop learning skills that will be useful throughout your university career. These include listening and reading effectively, taking notes, reflecting on your learning, using visual learning tools, learning through feedback, and structuring and writing various types of academic written communication. These skills will be taught and used within the context of dementia and aged care.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Foundations of University Study in Dementia Care |
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| Unit code | CAD003 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Health and Medicine Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre |
| Discipline | Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre |
| Coordinator | Sharn Perry |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Foundation |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Online learning - approx. 10 hours per week. |
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| Assessment | Summary (300 words) 10%, Study Plan and Reflection 20%, Plan and Draft writing 30%, Written task (total 900 words) 40%. |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Cottrell, Stella (2013) The Study Skills Handbook, 4th edition Palgrave Macmillan |
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| Recommended |
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