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<p>After successfully completing this unit students will have a greater knowledge of the structure, learning and teaching practices of a university. Students will be introduced to the skills and practices required to successfully engage with university learning and teaching. Students will develop an understanding of the concept of independent learning. They will be able to apply their knowledge to their future tertiary studies and assessment tasks. They will also be able to communicate their knowledge to others.</p>
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<p>Introduction to Tertiary Studies covers two important themes of university learning scholarship and the tertiary academic environment. It deals with adult learning, reading and writing for academic purposes, statistical literacy, research, ethics, academic integrity, academic arguments, and the types of teaching, writing, assessment and feedback students can expect at the tertiary level.</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% or above, have 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>After successfully completing this unit students will have a greater knowledge of the structure, learning and teaching practices of a university. Students will be introduced to the skills and practices required to successfully engage with university learning and teaching. Students will develop an understanding of the concept of independent learning. They will be able to apply their knowledge to their future tertiary studies and assessment tasks. They will also be able to communicate their knowledge to others.</p>
Unit content
<p>Introduction to Tertiary Studies covers two important themes of university learning scholarship and the tertiary academic environment. It deals with adult learning, reading and writing for academic purposes, statistical literacy, research, ethics, academic integrity, academic arguments, and the types of teaching, writing, assessment and feedback students can expect at the tertiary level.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Preparatory
Study level:
Non-Award
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
120199 - General Education Programmes, 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/fastp1011">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
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>Identify the expectations, practices and learning strategies associated with successful participation in university study.</p>
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<p>Develop academic reading, writing, research and assessment skills appropriate for introductory university study.</p>
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<p>Apply independent learning strategies to analyse, reflect upon and improve learning across a range of university contexts.</p>
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<p>Use university digital learning environments and e-learning platforms effectively to support learning and assessment.</p>
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<p>Engage ethically and responsibly with university learning environments, demonstrating academic integrity, autonomy and effective participation.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Short comprehension quiz to test knowledge and understanding</p>
<p>Quiz</p>
<p>10-20%</p>
1, 3, 4, 5
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<p>The presentation of a project and a reflective piece on a point of student interest</p>
<p>Inquiry Project</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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<p>Participate in an interview concerning the key aspects of the unit.</p>
<p>Interview</p>
<p>30-40%</p>
1, 2, 3, 5
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% or above, have 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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Description of FedTASK outcome
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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 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</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 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</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:
Non-Award
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
120199 - General Education Programmes, 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/fastp1011">View unit fees</a>
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Internal reference: FASTP1011 - U3.0