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Understanding University Learning
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ATSGC1369 - Understanding University Learning
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<p>This unit develops students’ understanding of the expectations, culture and values of higher education and the student capabilities associated with successful participation in university learning. With a sharp focus on reading, research and critical thinking, students gain an understanding of the skills, attitudes and behaviours that underpin success in higher education. Through critical reading and engagement with academic research, students learn to evaluate and synthesise evidence, and apply academic integrity and ethical use of academic sources. Students critically examine university learning practices through their own participation in higher education, developing metacognitive awareness of the strategies, behaviours and dispositions that support academic success. </p>
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<p>Unit content includes: </p><p>Expectations, culture, and values of higher education</p><p>Academic literacy: reading, research, and critical thinking</p><p>Attributes and practices that support academic success</p><p>Critical analysis and synthesis of academic evidence</p><p>Academic integrity and ethical scholarly practice</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit develops students’ understanding of the expectations, culture and values of higher education and the student capabilities associated with successful participation in university learning. With a sharp focus on reading, research and critical thinking, students gain an understanding of the skills, attitudes and behaviours that underpin success in higher education. Through critical reading and engagement with academic research, students learn to evaluate and synthesise evidence, and apply academic integrity and ethical use of academic sources. Students critically examine university learning practices through their own participation in higher education, developing metacognitive awareness of the strategies, behaviours and dispositions that support academic success. </p>
Unit content
<p>Unit content includes: </p><p>Expectations, culture, and values of higher education</p><p>Academic literacy: reading, research, and critical thinking</p><p>Attributes and practices that support academic success</p><p>Critical analysis and synthesis of academic evidence</p><p>Academic integrity and ethical scholarly practice</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Preparatory
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
099999 - Society and Culture, n.e.c.
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p> <p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/atsgc1369">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
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None
Corequisite
None
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Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Analyse the academic expectations, culture, and values of universities</p>
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<p>Examine the attitudes, skills and behaviours associated with successful university learning</p>
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<p>Critically read, evaluate, analyse, discuss and synthesize academic evidence</p>
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<p>Construct academic texts that apply academic conventions, higher education expectations and the principles of academic integrity</p>
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<p>Apply evaluative, analytical and critical thinking skills in diverse university learning contexts</p>
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<p>Demonstrate effective, responsible and ethical source use in evidence-based academic discussions</p>
Assessment
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<p>Learning activities</p>
<p>Portfolio</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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<p>Critical use of evidence</p>
<p>Analytical task</p>
<p>35-40%</p>
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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<p>Interactive application task</p>
<p>Academic discussion</p>
<p>35-40%</p>
1, 2, 3, 5, 6
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Preparatory
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
099999 - Society and Culture, n.e.c.
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p> <p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/atsgc1369">View unit fees</a>
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Internal reference: ATSGC1369 - U4.0