Learning Development

Free Assistance For Your Study Needs

Learning Development offers assistance to all enrolled students who wish to improve their academic and English language skills. Academic skills workshops, self access learning resources and individual consultations are provided at the Bega campus.


Where are we?

Steve Brigham is the Learning Development lecturer at Bega and provides workshops and individual consulations. He can be contacted by phone on 0438 365 526; by email sbrigham@uow.edu.au or by contacting the Centre Manager on 6494 7035.


Workshops

Learning Development offers academic skills workshops at the Campus which include:

  • Reading for Assignments
  • Academic Writing
  • Exam Preparation

All workshops are completely free. To find out about these workshop programs you need to contact the Centre Manager on 6494 7035. Timetables of the workshops will be posted around campus at the beginning of each semester.


Handouts

Learning Development provides a range of printable writing and study skills resources to help you improve your academic performance at University. These resources are free and include information on

  • time management
  • study techniques
  • academic writing
  • essay writing
  • report writing
  • note-taking
  • critical thinking

For more information click here.


Academic Assignment Assistance (TripleA)

TripleA is a website specifically designed to assist students with the research, language and literacy demands of academic work. This site provides a range of easily accessible resources and tips to guide you through the various stages of assignment preparation, writing and exam taking. TripleA also provides links to relevant sections of the UniLearing website for further assistance.

Access to the site is free and unrestricted.

Click here to explore the TripleA website


UniLearning: University writing and study skills website

Learning Development has developed an interactive website containing information on the types of writing and study skills you require at University. The site is extremely
comprehensive, providing a wide range of information and interactive activities to help you practise and develop your academic skills. These activities are assessed immediately and feedback is provided to help direct your learning. This site can function as a point of reference to find information on specific academic skills or you may wish to use it as a tutorial and work your way gradually through all the resources.

The topics covered on the website include

  • effective writing at a university level
  • academic writing
  • essay writing
  • report writing
  • note-taking
  • critical thinking
  • punctuation and grammar of writing sentences

Access to the site is free and unrestricted.

Click here to explore the UniLearning website


Faculty Programs

Learning Development also runs programs on academic skills within Faculties. Most programs are offered within first year subjects and are tailored to meet the needs of students within particular disciplines. Students or staff can request that Learning Development provide such programs within their faculties or subjects. Contact Steve Brigham on 0438 365 526 or email him ( sbrigham@uow.edu.au) for more information.

      
Last reviewed: 10 October, 2008

TAFE CREDIT TRANSFER FOR FUTURE STUDENTS

There are many ways to satisfy the academic entry requirements for a Bachelor degree at UOW. Successful completion of an appropriate program may contribute towards credit or exemption in the UOW program you intend to apply for. 

The type and amount of credit transfer granted depends on the TAFE program and subjects completed, together with the program rules and structure of the UOW degree. 

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