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Enabling

If you are a Student enrolled in Open foundation and Newstep you can come and see an adviser and attend workshops in the areas of language , academic skills and mathematics.

Maths

If you are studying mathematics as part of any course of study you can book to see a maths adviser for assistance, or work with a student adviser or use the maths space to improve your understanding of the work you are doing.

International students

Any international student can access support to improve their language skills. You may want to take the DAELT diagnostic test or attend a workshop or an individual consultation.

Academic skills

Do you need to know more about writing essays or referencing or reading more effectively? Come to the workshops which Learning Support runs or book an individual appointment to improve your knowledge and skills.

Self access

You can look at our on line resources on the Learning Support Blackboard site and down load them if you wish. you can also book to use our Collaborative Learning Space for a group discussion or activity.

Learning Support

Whether you are a new or contributing student, Learning Support can help you develop these skills needed to get the most out of your studies at University. For example, you may want to learn how to better manage your time, how to handle enormous reading loads, how to improve a draft of an essay, how to give better presentations, or how to get better marks on your assignments and in exams.

Our support programs:

Additional information and services:

New Collaborative learning space (CLS)

Students at both Callaghan and Central Coast campus will have access to a CLS which students will be able to book for small group activities. A learning advisor will be able to provide support and group facilitation. Come to room MC144, at Callaghan campus or A2.54 at Central Coast campus

Academic Skills

Learning advisors can help you to develop the necessary skills to write better essays, improve your reading, understand referencing, and generally make the most of your time as a student.

Workshops

The workshops are advertised at the beginning of the semester and are designed to help students deal with the demands of university study. The workshops cover such topics as essay writing, critical thinking, reading strategies, referencing, time management, effective group work, taking or making notes, giving presentations and preparing for exams.

Individual consultations

You can discuss your work with a learning advisor in a half hour individual consultation.

 

English language support for international students

Support is available for International students who need assistance with English language skills.

Diagnostic testing

The Diagnostic Academic English Language Test (DAELT) is an English language test designed for International students who are not from an English speaking background. After participating and completing the test you will be provided with feedback about your academic reading, listening and writing language skills.

Workshops

The workshops follow on from the diagnostic testing that is done at the beginning of semester. These workshops aim to target weaknesses and give students the opportunity to practise and excel in speaking, listening, writing and reading in small groups.

Individual consultations

You can discuss your work with an English language advisor in a half hour individual consultation.

 

Mathematics and numeracy

Maths advisors are available to assist you with your Maths and Numeracy skills at an undergraduate level.

Diagnostic testing

Any student enrolled in any course with a MATH or STAT code can take a diagnostic test online to get feedback on their maths skills.

Go to www.newcastle.edu.au/faculty/science-it/degreeprograms/mathsreq.html for more information.

Workshops

As a follow up to the diagnostic testing, you can join one of the skills workshops. Maths and Numeracy skills workshops are run at an undergraduate level for courses such as mathematics, statistics, physics, chemistry, accounting, and economics.

 

Other Information and Services

Blackboard Site

All students are automatically enrolled in Learning Support in Blackboard (http://blackboard.newcastle.edu.au/). Click on the Learning Support link under 'My Courses' to gain access to resources and other learning support info.

 

Self-Access Resources

We’ve got loads of information to help you get the best out of uni. Whether you’d like to find out some info on giving a presentation, writing better essays or finding out what on earth critical thinking is.

 

…And much more!

We can assist your with much more than what we’ve listed here. Keep checking out our site for updates, and you can even drop us a line and let us know what you think.

 

At the Learning Support Program, we are constantly upgrading our materials and resources, so be sure to keep visiting this site for all of the latest information to help you achieve your academic goals. If you have any comments or even suggestions about what to put on our site please contact us.