Higher Education Skills
These sessions are designed to prepare you for aspects of higher education study which you may not have encountered while at school or college.
The HE skills module will introduce you to aspects of HE study such as
- Online, blended, and flexible learning
- University lectures
- Independent study
- Seminars and other teaching contexts
- Assessments and feedback
The Higher Education Skills Module will be available to students on Canvas and they are required to complete the module as part of the summer school. This is a self-study module meaning students can work through this at a time and pace that suits them. The module also covers important areas such as...
Critical Analysis
Critical analysis is an essential skill to develop, no matter what subject you aim to study. This session introduces attendees to critical analysis, including what it is and why it's important at university.
Referencing
While at university, it's very important that every significant source of information should be formally acknowledged, whether you employ your own words or quote directly.
This session aims to introduce the skillset of academic referencing and will give some practice in referencing in the style that is relevant to your subject area.
The HE Study Skills module was beneficial to explain the importance of starting to learn key terminology in university and also learning about academic criteria.