University Preparation Course at its best

Research has shown that most students found it difficult passing or exceling in the first year of university even the brilliant ones. This is because the system of learning in the university is totally different from that of the secondary school. In the university one is expected to be an independent learner with less supervising from teachers. The skills to be an effective independent learner is usually not taught in the secondary school. Therefore this course LEARNING SKILLS FOR ADVANCE LEARNERS has been put together to train and expose the Senior Secondary School Students to all round skills that will enable them become effective independent learners in the university.

Another missing link in the secondary to tertiary education is research skills. The LEARNING SKILLS FOR ADVANCE LEARNERS course will also take care of this missing link

The course will consist of the followings

Self-Discovery and Self-Management

*      Your temperament and your study

*      Learning styles

*      Goal setting

*      Time management

*      CREAM Strategies


Social Skills

*      Contributing in a group

*      Working with others

*      Group leadership

*      Conflict management

*      Conflict resolution

Writing Skills

*      What is essay?

*      Structure of an essay

*      What makes a good introduction?

*      Paragraphs

*      Discourse markers

*      Types of essay

*      Different between academic writing and informal writing

Research skills

*      What is research?

*      What is a global issue (choosing a topic)

*      What are sources?

*      Using secondary sources

*      Evaluating evidences (fact, opinion, generalization, bias)

*      Bibliography

*      Plagiarism

*      Annotated bibliography

Communication Skills

*      How to give an excellent PowerPoint presentation

 

 

The instructor, Toluyemi Erukuebami (B.A, PGDE, M.Ed.) is a seasoned teacher of 15 years experience in both secondary and A level schools. Lecturer of RESEARCH AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS for International Foundation Year Program for five years with outstanding results

Take this course today and become an effective INDEPENDENT LEARNER in the UNIVERSITY

Contact: 08038171489

 


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