| Effective Term: | 2027/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Education, Arts & Community |
| Unit Title: | Introduction to Tertiary Studies |
| Unit ID: | FASTP1011 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | Nil |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 120199 |
| Other Change: | |
| Brief description of the Unit |
After successfully completing this unit students will have a greater knowledge of the structure, learning and teaching practices of a university. Students will be introduced to the skills and practices required to successfully engage with university learning and teaching. Students will develop an understanding of the concept of independent learning. They will be able to apply their knowledge to their future tertiary studies and assessment tasks. They will also be able to communicate their knowledge to others. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: | |
| Supplementary Assessment:Yes |
| Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| Skills: |
| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| Other outcomes: |
| O1. | Identify the expectations, practices and learning strategies associated with successful participation in university study. |
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| O2. | Develop academic reading, writing, research and assessment skills appropriate for introductory university study. |
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| O3. | Apply independent learning strategies to analyse, reflect upon and improve learning across a range of university contexts. |
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| O4. | Use university digital learning environments and e-learning platforms effectively to support learning and assessment. |
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| O5. | Engage ethically and responsibly with university learning environments, demonstrating academic integrity, autonomy and effective participation. |
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| Unit Content: |
Introduction to Tertiary Studies covers two important themes of university learning scholarship and the tertiary academic environment. It deals with adult learning, reading and writing for academic purposes, statistical literacy, research, ethics, academic integrity, academic arguments, and the types of teaching, writing, assessment and feedback students can expect at the tertiary level. |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | Professional Standards |
| 1. |
1, 3, 4, 5 |
Short comprehension quiz to test knowledge and understanding |
Quiz |
10-20% |
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| 2. |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
The presentation of a project and a reflective piece on a point of student interest |
Inquiry Project |
30-50% |
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| 3. |
1, 2, 3, 5 |
Participate in an interview concerning the key aspects of the unit. |
Interview |
30-40% |
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