Learning strategies 1.N3.EP.24

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 level of learning effectiveness. The basic skill which will be developed is reflection on one's learning process and preparation to a strategic approach to different educational challenges.
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Course content
1. recognising the strong points in the learning process
2. recognising learning styles
3. improving visual desing in presentations
4. improving reading skills
5. improving time management
6. improving memorising processes
7. improving stress management
8. overcoming writer's block
9. planning the learning process
10. reflection over the learning process
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Methods of instruction/ forms of classroom activity:
power point presentations, group discussion, pair-work activities, individual reflective activities, report writing; ICT tools - MS Teams

Field of study

English Philology

Student workload

ECTS points in relation to student’s duties total number of ECTS: 3 1 point ECTS = 30 hours of classes 1,5 points ECTS = 45 hours of preparation to class (report writing, homework) 0,5 point ECTS = 10 hours of direct contact with the teacher

Study level

BA level studies

Education profile

part time studies academic profile

Type of course

obligatory courses

The semester in which the subject is carried out

semester 1

Mode

(in Polish) Realizowany w sali

Course coordinators

Małgorzata Adams-Tukiendorf

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes acc to PQR 2019:

Knowledge
1 The student knows the key learning strategies (cognitive, memorising and compensation, linguistic strategies; stress management, organisation and planning of the learning process) (k_W02/P6S_WG)

Skills
2. The student is able to use different source materials (the Internet, library) and prepare own reports, presentations (k_U04/P6S_UK)
3. The student is able to perform in pairwork and groupwork activities to develop own study skills (k_U08/P65_UO)
4. The student can communicate in English at C1 level (k_U05/P6s_UK) in oral and written form

Social competences
5. The student is able to prioritise learning tasks (k_K01/P6S_KK)

Assessment criteria

Forms of evaluation of learning outcomes:

active participation 40% of the final grade (outcome 1, 3, 4)
up to 3 reports 20% of the final grade each (outcome 1, 2, 4, 5)

Criteria of evaluation:
60% = 3
80% = 4
100% = 5

Bibliography

Reading list:
Lucas, B. (2001). Power up your mind. London: Nicholas Brealey. Available online at https://www.researchgate.net/publication/264839415_Power_Up_Your_Mind_Learn_faster_work_smarter

Used for self-study
Wallace, M. (1995). Study skills in English. Cambridge: CUP.

Supplementary reading
Buzan. T. (1991). Use your perfect memory. New York: Plume.
Gardner, H. (1983). Frames of Mind. New York: Basic Books. Available online at http://powervina.vn/media/1109/frames-of-mind-the-theory-of-mi.pdf
Skehan, P. (1993). Individual differences in second language learning. London: Arnold.
Smith, M., and Smith, G.(1994) A study skills handbook. Oxford: OUP.
Waters, M., and Waters A. (1995). Study tasks in English. Cambridge: CUP.
Williams, Robin (2010). The non-designer’s presentation book. Berkeley,CA: Peachpit Press. Available online at https://diegopiovesan.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/livro_-_the_non-designers_desi.pdf

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of 1.N3.EP.24 in USOSweb