(in Polish) Learning strategies 1.2.5-D1-SU
Module 5
Learning strategies
ECTS code
1.2.5-D1-M5
Hours
30 ECTS points
3 Final requirement
credit/grade Year
I Semester
1 Form
obligatory Language
English Prerequisites
none
Provider
University of Opole / Faculty of Philology / Institute of English Studies
Studies
Subject* Degree Organisation Profile Major/Speciality*
English Philology BA full time academic 1. English and Cultural Studies
2. English and Spanish
3. Translation Studies
4. Business English
*name in conformity with the approved profiles' catalogue
Courses in the module
Course name ECTS code Form Hours ECTS points Instructor
Learning strategies 1.2.5-D1-SU class 30 3 dr M. Adams-Tukiendorf
Forms of evaluation of effects
report (1, 2, 4)
written homework (1, 2, 6, 8)
work assessment in small groups (3, 7)
oral presentation (1, 2, 3, 5)
Methods of instruction/ forms of classroom activity
classes in a room
workshops ECTS points in relation to student’s duties
1 point ECTS 30 hours of classes
1 point ECTS 25 hours of preparation to class (report, homework)
1 point ECTS 15 hours of consultations with the instructor, 10 hours of preparation to the presentation
Course description
The course offers the opportunity to improve the selected techniques and strategies of effective learning on the academic level, by activation the reflection process.
Course objectives
The objective of the course is to adjust the program to individual needs of a group and to focus on those learning strategies or techniques, which are problematic and prevent students from achieving a more satisfactory learning effectiveness level. The basic skill which will be developed is the reflection on one's learning process and preparation to a strategic approach to different exams.
Course content
1. recognise the strong points in the learning process
2. work with an objective
3. recognising obstacles, stress management
4. improving reading, listening and communication skills
5. organising and managing the learning process / time management
6. improving memorising processes/concentration
7. effective preparation to exams
8. reflection over the learning process
1. 9. making decisions (planning the learning process)
Reading list
A. obligatory reading (to get a credit):
A.1. used in class
Lucas, B. (2001). Power up your mind. London: Nicholas Brealey.
A.2. used for self-study
Wallace, M. (1995). Study skills in English. Cambridge: CUP.
B. Supplementary reading
Buzan. T. (1991). Use your perfect memory. New York: Plume.
Gardner, H. (1983). Frames of Mind. New York: Basic Books.
Skehan, P. (1993). Individual differences in second language learning. London: Arnold.
Smith, M., and Smith, G.(1994) A study skills handbook. Oxford: OUP.
Thomas, Will (2005). Coaching solutions. Resource book. Stafford, UK: Network Educational Press.
Waters, M., and Waters A. (1995). Study tasks in English. Cambridge: CUP.
Whitmore, Sir John (2002). Coaching for performance. 3rd ed. London: Nicholas Brealey.
Williams, Robin (2010). The non-designer’s presentation book. Berkeley,CA: Peachpit Press.
Effects
Knowledge
A student:
1, knows the key learning strategies (cognitive, memorising and compensation, linguistic strategies; stress management, organisation and planning of the learning process)
Skills
A student:
2. is able to use different source materials (the Internet, library) and search, analyse, select and use information in the form of an oral presentation or a report (K_U01, K_U03)
3. is able to communicate thoughts and emotions as well as express observations and opinions in a clear manner (K_U05, K_U07, K_U08, K_U09, K_U10, K_U13)
4. prepares a written paper in the form of a report in English (K_U07, K_U08, K_U11, K_U13)
5. prepares an oral presentation in English (K_U01, K_U08, K_U10, K_U13)
Social competences
A student:
6. understands the need to learn always (K_K01)
7. cooperates and works in a team (K_K04, K_K05, K_K06)
8. is able to define the priorities in order to complete the set goals and externally imposed targets (K_K06)
Contact
dr M. Adams-Tukiendorf maadtu@gmail.com
Additional information
Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system: