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 3
Location
Online
Start and end dates
06-November-2023
11-February-2024
Last self-enrolment date
19-November-2023
Census date
01-December-2023
Last withdraw without fail date
29-December-2023
Results released date
05-March-2024

Learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:

  • Explore, evaluate, and use learning strategies
  • Identify and apply theories of learning
  • Develop and apply effective online learning skills
  • Reflect on self as a learner

Teaching methods

Swinburne Online

Type Hours per week Number of weeks Total (number of hours)
Online
Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning		6.25 12 weeks 75
Unspecified Activities
Various		6.25 12 weeks 75
TOTAL150

Assessment

Type Task Weighting ULO's
QuizzesIndividual 20 - 40% 1,2,4 
Reflective EssayIndividual 20 - 40% 1,2,3,4 
Written AssignmentIndividual 20 - 40% 2,3 

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.