Te Puna Manawa/PASS Learning Skills
Te Puna Manawa/PASS Learning Skills programme is run in liaison with the Maori and Pacific Development Teams and takes into account the cultural and contextual component of writing and reading practices for Maori and Pacific Island students. The programme is offered throughout the year; it includes a formal study skills course which covers essay/report structure, critical thinking and constructing an argument, clarity, syntax, punctuation and layout. The programme also includes individual and group sessions, in which students can receive more specialised tuition in addressing the deeper language, literacy and discourse issues pertaining to specific disciplines.
Formal workshops
In semester 1, there will be a series of five interactive sessions that cover the key elements of the essay/report writing process. This includes analysis of the assignment question, planning and structuring, reading and note-taking, developing the argument, critical thinking and integrating evidence, referencing and editing.
Dates and times and venue
Tuesdays, 1.10pm to 2pm (28 February–27 March, Te Ao Marama, Room 242)
Learning pod/ group tutorials
The informal focus group tutorials are designed so that students can apply the study skills (covered in the formal sessions) to their current writing assignments. These sessions aim to address timely and specific academic discourse issues; they will be student directed and facilitated by Darina Norwood, learning advisor.
Dates and times and venue
Tuesdays, 2.10pm to 3pm (28 February–27 March, Te Ao Marama, Room 242)
Individual Consultations
Consultations are up to 50 minutes long and can cover any questions relating to writing, critical thinking or study. Here are some examples of the types of questions that students ask:
- Have I answered the question?
- How do I take effective notes in lectures or from my readings?
- Would you check the grammar in this essay? (We will explain any errors, but we do not proofread entire assignments.)
Consultations are held at 77 Clyde Road and are offered fortnightly. If you are bringing written work, print it in a 12-point font with double spacing. Also, please bring the handout with the essay question and any other relevant materials.
To book a one-to-one consultation with Darina Norwood, phone (03) 3642 314.