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Learning skills
 The Learning Centre together with the Library provides workshops and assistance for on-campus and off-campus students.
2010 Workshops - Toowoomba Campus Program, Semester 1
| Week 2: Tuesday 9 March |
Cultural transitions to university
In this workshop you will look at how to effectively and successfully make the transition from school and workplace to university life. |
Tuesday 9 March 12-2pm, R226 Conference room, Library, Level 2
Teacher: Lynette Faragher |
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Week 3: Tuesday 16 March
Thursday 18 March |
Mapping, planning and critical thinking
In this workshop you will learn advanced reading, thinking and organising techniques that will enable you to research more effectively and efficiently and improve your thinking and memory.
Understanding grammar, writing effective sentences, and paragraphing
In this workshop you will cover the basics of English language expression as a way to provide clearer communication within your academic expression. |
Tuesday 16 March 12-2pm, R226 Conference room, Library, Level 2
Teacher: Lynette Faragher
Thursday 18 March 12-2pm, R226 Conference room, Library, Level 2
Teacher: Ian Weber |
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Week 4: Tuesday 23 March
Thursday 25 March |
Research skills
In this workshop you will be given practical advice on how to research more efficiently; how to select material; how to store and retrieve your research; and how to apply it in assignments.
Academic writing
In this workshop you will focus on how to write effective thesis statements and paragraphs; how to organise and structure your assignments; and how to achieve coherence, cohesion and argument in your academic writing. |
Tuesday 23 March 12-2pm, R226 Conference room, Library, Level 2
Teacher: Lindy Kimmins
Thursday 25 March 12-2pm, R226 Conference room, Library, Level 2
Teacher: Ian Weber |
| Week 5: Tuesday 30 March |
Referencing and academic integrity
In this workshop you will learn critical skills in how to integrate referencing into your academic work to meet the standards and rigour of university expression. |
Tuesday 30 March 12-2pm, R226 Conference room, Library, Level 2
Teacher: Lindy Kimmins |
| Week 8: Tuesday 20 April |
Professional presentations
In this workshop you will learn how to organise, structure and add persuasive value to your presentations. |
Tuesday 20 April 12-2pm, R226 Conference room, Library, Level 2
Teacher: Ian Weber |
| Week 12: Tuesday 18 May |
Preparing for exams
In this workshop you will learn the tricks and skills needed to prepare for examinations, including how to organise, plan and process information, clarifying exam focus and procedures, and dealing with stress. |
Tuesday 18 May 12-2pm, R226 Conference room, Library, Level 2
Teacher: Henk Huijser |
2010 Workshops - Springfield Campus Program, Semester 1
| Week 2: Wednesday 10 March |
Cultural transitions to university
In this workshop you will look at what university culture is and how you can participate and succeed in it. |
Wednesday 10 March 12-2pm, The Learning Centre, Level 3
Teacher: Lynette Faragher |
| Week 3, Wednesday 17 March |
Understanding grammar, writing effective sentences, and paragraphing
In this workshop you will cover the basics of English language expression as a way to provide clearer communication within your academic expression.
Mapping, planning and critical thinking
In this workshop you will learn advanced reading, thinking and organising techniques that will enable you to research more effectively and efficiently and improve your thinking and memory. |
Wednesday 17 March 10-12pm, The Learning Centre, Level 3
Teacher: Ian Weber
Wednesday 17 March 12-2pm, The Learning Centre, Level 3
Teacher: Lynette Faragher |
| Week 4, Wednesday 24 March |
Research skills
In this workshop you will be given practical advice on how to research more efficiently; how to select material; how to store and retrieve your research; and how to apply it in assignments. |
Wednesday 24 March 12-2pm, The Learning Centre, Level 3
Teacher: Lindy Kimmins |
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Week 5, Wednesday 31 March
Thursday 1 April |
Referencing and academic integrity
In this workshop you will learn critical skills in how to integrate referencing into your academic work to meet the standards and rigour of university expression.
Academic writing
In this workshop you will focus on how to write effective thesis statements and paragraphs; how to organise and structure your assignments; and how to achieve coherence, cohesion and argument in your academic writing. |
Wednesday 31 March 12-2pm, The Learning Centre, Level 3
Teacher: Lindy Kimmins
Thursday 1 April 12-2pm, The Learning Centre, Level 3
Teacher: Ian Weber |
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Week 8, Wednesday 21 April
Thursday 22 April |
Professional presentations
In this workshop you will learn how to organise, structure and add persuasive value to your presentations.
Preparing for exams
In this workshop you will learn the tricks and skills needed to prepare for examinations, including how organise, plan and process information, clarifying exam focus and procedures, and dealing with stress. |
Wednesday 21 April 12-2pm, The Learning Centre, Level 3
Teacher: Ian Weber
Thursday 22 April 12-2pm, The Learning Centre, Level 3
Teacher: Henk Huijser |
| Week 12, Wednesday 19 May |
Preparing for exams (repeat session)
In this workshop you will learn the tricks and skills needed to prepare for examinations, including how organise, plan and process information, clarifying exam focus and procedures, and dealing with stress. |
Wednesday 19 May 12-2pm, The Learning Centre, Level 3
Teacher: Henk Huijser |
2010 Workshops - Fraser Coast Campus Program, Semester 1
| Week 2, Wednesday 10 March |
Mapping, planning and critical thinking
In this workshop you will learn advanced reading, thinking and organising techniques that will enable you to research more effectively and efficiently and improve your thinking and memory.
Understanding grammar, writing effective sentences, and paragraphing
In this workshop you will cover the basics of English language expression as a way to provide clearer communication within your academic expression. |
Wednesday 10 March 10-12pm, C210
Teacher: Betty Adcock
Wednesday 10 March 12-2pm, C112 The Learning Centre
Teacher: Betty Adcock |
| Week 4, Wednesday 24 March |
Research skills
In this workshop you will be given practical advice on how to research more efficiently; how to select material; how to store and retrieve your research; and how to apply it in assignments.
Referencing and academic integrity
In this workshop you will learn critical skills in how to integrate referencing into your academic work to meet the standards and rigour of university expression. |
Wednesday 24 March 10-12pm, C210
Teachers: Betty Adcock/ Lindy Kimmins
Wednesday 24 March 12-2pm, C112 The Learning Centre
Teachers: Betty Adcock/ Lindy Kimmins |
| Week 5, Wednesday 31 March |
Academic writing
In this workshop you will focus on how to write effective thesis statements and paragraphs; how to organise and structure your assignments; and how to achieve coherence, cohesion and argument in your academic writing.
Professional presentations
In this workshop you will learn how to organise, structure and add persuasive value to your presentations.
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Wednesday 31 March 10-12pm, C210
Teacher: Ian Weber
Wednesday 31 March 12-2pm, C112 The Learning Centre
Teacher: Ian Weber |
| Week 12, Wednesday 19 May |
Preparing for exams
In this workshop you will learn the tricks and skills needed to prepare for examinations, including how organise, plan and process information, clarifying exam focus and procedures, and dealing with stress. |
Wednesday 19 May 12-2pm, C112 The Learning Centre
Teacher: Betty Adcock |
2010 Workshops - Wimba Classroom Online Program, Semester 1
If you are going to attend the session online using Wimba Classroom you are strongly suggested to first attend a Wimba Orientation session. This will ensure that you can focus on the Academic Learning Skills in your session.
| Week 3, Tuesday, 16 March, Wednesday 17 March and Thursday 18 March |
Mapping, planning and critical thinking
In this workshop you will learn advanced reading, thinking and organising techniques that will enable you to research more effectively and efficiently and improve your thinking and memory. |
Tuesday, 16 March 7-9pm
Wednesday 17 March 7-9pm
Thursday 18 March 7-9pm, Wimba online classroom
Teacher: Ian Weber |
| Week 4, Tuesday 23 March, Wednesday 24 March and Thursday 25 March |
Research skills and referencing
In this workshop you will be given practical advice on how to research more efficiently; how to select material; how to store and retrieve your research; and how to apply it in assignments. |
Tuesday 23 March, 7-9pm
Wednesday 24 March, 7-9pm
Thursday 25 March 7-9pm, Wimba online classroom
Teacher: Henk Huijser |
| Week 5, Tuesday 30 March, Wednesday 31 March and Thursday 1 April |
Academic writing
In this workshop you will focus on how to write effective thesis statements and paragraphs; how to organise and structure your assignments; and how to achieve coherence, cohesion and argument in your academic writing. |
Tuesday 30 March 7-9pm
Wednesday 31 March 7-9pm
Thursday 1 April 7-9pm, Wimba online classroom
Teacher: Ian Weber |
| Week 12, Tuesday 18 May, Wednsday 19 May and Thursday 20 May |
Exam preparation
In this workshop you will learn the tricks and skills needed to prepare for examinations, including how organise, plan and process information, clarifying exam focus and procedures, and dealing with stress. |
Tuesday, 18 May, 7-9pm
Wednesday 19 May, 7-9pm
Thursday 20 May 7-9pm, Wimba online classroom
Teacher: Henk Huijser |
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