Week 1 part 1 ug introduction to independent learning 2015 generic
- 1. 2015 Pre-sessional Programme Independent Learning Week 1: Introduction to Independent Learning
- 2. What is Independent Learning? § Taking responsibility for your own learning § Learning to rely less on your tutors/ lecturers for help and more on yourself § Introducing a set of skills to help you become a pro-active and autonomous individual
- 3. Our tools: e-Folio § www.efolio.soton.ac.uk § Vidcasts: interactive video lectures
- 4. Classroom Expectations in the UK § Please speak English in class § Listen carefully when others speak § Ask permission before leaving the room § Do not use social media (eg. Facebook or QQ messenger) § Do not make or answer phone calls or text messages (except in an emergency) § Always arrive on time for class § You may photograph or record sessions, but please ask permission first
- 6. Homework § Re-watch the first vidcast. § Reflect on your previous educational experiences. Consider your number of contact hours per week with teachers, relationships with teachers and types of resources used.
- 7. Extra Support • Extra one-to-one support sessions are available. Sign up in the LRC on Avenue Campus • Support groups are running on a number of useful topics. Sign up with me! • Conversation cafes are taking place in the Avenue courtyard at lunchtimes. Just go along!