Study Skills for English
Study Skills for English
| šCourse Type | Non pre-tertiary |
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| TASC Code | NA |
| TCE Points | 0 |
| ā±Hours | 50 |
| āļøStandard | NA |
| šPrerequisites | nilĀ |
šDesirable priorĀ experiences | nilĀ |
| šAssessment | 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.Ā
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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. Ā
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What Skills does this course provide?
- Communicating accurately and effectively in written EnglishĀ
- Close textual analysis skillsĀ
- Understanding text structures and featuresĀ
- Articulating reasoned personal positions in response to textsĀ
- Explicit teaching of referencing and citationĀ
- Effective examination preparationĀ
- Making efficient use of their time in class and at home.Ā
This is a school-based course and does not count towards assessment.Ā