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Overview

This unit examines different theories, approaches, and styles of learning aimed at understanding how we learn, to develop confidence, capability, and essential skills in a tertiary and professional environment.

Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Teaching Period 2
Location
Online
Start and end dates
06-July-2026
04-October-2026
Last self-enrolment date
19-July-2026
Census date
04-August-2026
Last withdraw without fail date
25-August-2026
Results released date
27-October-2026
Teaching Period 3
Location
Online
Start and end dates
02-November-2026
07-February-2027
Last self-enrolment date
15-November-2026
Census date
01-December-2026
Last withdraw without fail date
22-December-2026
Results released date
02-March-2027

Unit learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:

  1. Explore, evaluate, and use learning strategies
  2. Identify and apply theories of learning
  3. Develop and apply effective online learning skills
  4. Reflect on self as a learner

Teaching methods

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Type Hours per week Number of weeks Total (number of hours)
Online
Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning		6.25Ìý12 weeks 75
Unspecified Activities
Various		6.25Ìý12 weeks 75
TOTAL150

Assessment

Type Task Weighting ULO's
Quizzes±õ²Ô»å¾±±¹¾±»å³Ü²¹±ôÌý20 - 40% 1,2,4Ìý
Reflective Essay±õ²Ô»å¾±±¹¾±»å³Ü²¹±ôÌý20 - 40% 1,2,3,4Ìý
Written Assignment±õ²Ô»å¾±±¹¾±»å³Ü²¹±ôÌý20 - 40% 2,3Ìý

Content

  • Models of online communication
  • Current learning theories
  • Identifying and evaluating sources of knowledge
  • Critical analysis skills
  • Referencing and attributing sources
  • Strategies for reflecting on your own and others’ work

Study resources

Reading materials

A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.