Study Skills for English
Study Skills for English
| 🎓Course Type | Non pre-tertiary |
|---|---|
| TASC Code | NA |
| TCE Points | 0 |
| ⏱Hours | 50 |
| ✔️Standard | NA |
| 📚Prerequisites | nil |
📎Desirable prior experiences | nil |
| 📝Assessment | None |
What will I learn?
This school-based 50 hour course is designed to complement the study of any TCE or IB Diploma English course. The course aims to meet the individual needs of students who require support to develop study habits that promote success and/or who wish to study in a supported environment to improve their existing English and study skills.
Why should I consider this course?
Students use work from their English subjects as their focus. They are encouraged to evaluate their own needs and progress. Students of all abilities in English would benefit from undertaking this course.
What Skills does this course provide?
- Communicating accurately and effectively in written English
- Close textual analysis skills
- Understanding text structures and features
- Articulating reasoned personal positions in response to texts
- Explicit teaching of referencing and citation
- Effective examination preparation
- Making efficient use of their time in class and at home.
This is a school-based course and does not count towards assessment.