The student contribution amount for this unit is fully subsidised and therefore not payable by the student.
Introduction
This unit provides underpinning skills, theories, techniques, and strategies to prepare you for university-level study and to understand yourself as a learner. You will be introduced to concepts of self-management and relevant practical skills that can be applied effectively in other units. You will explore concepts such as strengths-based learning, engagement and flow, motivation, work/life balance, resilience strategies, critical thinking, and work styles. In addition, you will learn and utilise practical skills such as reflective writing, preparing oral presentations, time management, transferable skills, goal setting, critical reading, career investigation, mind mapping and effective study techniques. The overarching aim of this unit is to provide you with the recognition of your strengths and skills, strategies to develop confidence as a student and to be successful in your future university studies.
Summary
| Unit name | Learning at University |
| Unit code | UPP010 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | University College |
| Discipline | Pathways |
| Coordinator | Miss Amy Williams |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Foundation or Enabling |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Develop skills, techniques and strategies for learning within the university environment
- Critically reflect on learning experiences and skills to generate plans for development
- Describe and apply academic concepts and skills to demonstrate critical thinking
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
XAB011Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On-campus students: 2-hour weekly workshop Distance students: online 2-hour weekly workshop All students: 4 online 1.5-hour seminars in Week 1, Week 3, Week 7, & Week 8 |
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| Assessment | Strengths Analysis (15%)|Workshop Portfolio (25%)|Oral Presentation (30%)|Semester Reflection (30%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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