Learning to learn at JCU (XUT & SWU 2024)

What will you NOT find in your subject outlines?

• The details of each assessment

• A subject calendar

• Your lecturer's contact details for outside business hours.

• The learning outcomes for the subject.

What is the purpose of the grading rubric for your assignments?

• To clarify what you need to do for each assignment.

• To explain what standard you need to achieve for each grade.

• To help you organise and check your assignment before you submit it.

• All of these answers.

The best way to pass assessments is to read and memorise information from lectures and textbooks.

• True

• False

Lecturers are responsible for ensuring students meet deadlines.

• True

• False

You are preparing for a lecture. What is NOT an example of ACTIVE OUTPUT?

• Read the lecture slides before class.

• Annotate the lecture slides before class.

• Make a glossary of new vocabulary in the slides and readings.

• Write questions you hope the lecturer will answer.

You are participating in a lecture. What is NOT an example of ACTIVE OUTPUT?

• Ask and answer questions.

• Take notes and make mind maps, flowcharts or tables.

• Listen to the lecturer.

• Note how the lecture information will help with coming assessments.

You are reviewing after a lecture. What is NOT an example of ACTIVE OUTPUT?

• Make flashcards.

• Read your notes.

• Turn your notes into questions to test yourself later.

• Meet friends to discuss the lecture points [in English].

What is the correct way to start a formal email to your lecturer?

• Dear Smith,

• Dear Dr Smith

• Dear Dr Mel

• Hi

What is NOT a good way to identify yourself in an email to your lecturer?

• I am enrolled in EG3000 (Kevin Wang, 14433221) and...

• I am Zhang Wei in BM3434. I'm writing to ask...

• Kind regards,

  Jess Sassetto (14412345)

• Thanks, Kevin.

What is the best way to ask for feedback on your assignment?

• Please mark my assignment again. I need to pass.

• I need feedback. Can you give me feedback?

• Would it be possible to meet to discuss how I could improve my assignment?

• Tell me what are my mistakes. Please explain.