Make good use of your time in between classes by developing effective study habits. You will need to revise your notes, read and think critically to help you understand the material. The critical thinking, organisational, interpersonal, verbal and written skills you learn at university are also valued in the workplace.
The study skills workshops below provide some helpful hints to make your study successful. All Study Skills workshops are held in the SLSS Seminar Room, Level 0, Kirk Building, Kelburn
Time Management
Do you feel daunted by your busy schedule? Reduce the pressure of a heavy workload by planning your approach. Bring your timetable and assignment due dates to develop a personalised plan that will help you use limited time effectively.
| Day | Date | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Thursday | 15 March | 11-11.50am |
| Wednesday | 21 March | 11-11.50am | |
| Monday | 26 March | 1.10-2pm | |
| Tuesday | 27 March | 2.10-3pm | |
| Trimester 2 | Monday | 23 July | 11-11.50am |
Practical Note Taking
The notes you take from lectures, tutorials and textbooks are one of the most important types of writing you will do while you are at university. Learn some tips to produce effective notes to assist learning.
| Day | Date | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Wednesday | 14 March | 3.10-4pm |
| Wednesday | 21 March | 2.10-3pm | |
| Trimester 2 | Tuesday | 24 July | 11-11.50am |
| Thursday | 2 August | 2.10-3pm |
Critical Thinking
If you wonder what your lecturers mean when they ask you to critically analyse, discuss or assess something, then come along to this workshop series. In three two hour sessions you will develop your understanding of cirtical analysis. We will look at what it means to be a critical thinker, and how to critically analyse a text.
Postgraduate sessions:
| Day | Date | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | 3 Wednesdays | 9 May | 10am-12noon |
| 16 May | 10am-12noon | ||
| 23 May | 10am-12noon | ||
| Trimester 2 | 3 Wednesdays | 12 Sept | 10am-12noon |
| 19 Sept | 10am-12noon | ||
| 26 Sept | 10am-12noon |
Undergraduate sessions:
| Day | Date | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | 3 Tuesdays | 11 Sept | 10am-12noon |
| 18 Sept | 10am-12noon | ||
| 25 Sept | 10am-12noon | ||
Effective Reading
Learn to cope effectively with the quantity of reading you are required to do for your studies. Developing more skills to read and understand the text will help you make the most of valuable study time.
| Day | Date | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Monday | 12 March | 1.10-2pm |
| Thursday | 15 March | 1.10-2pm | |
| Monday | 19 March | 11-11.50am | |
| Thursday | 29 March | 1.10-2pm | |
| Trimester 2 | Tuesday | 31 July | 11-11.50am |
| Wednesday | 8 August | 10-10.50am |
Mind Mapping
Mind maps are an innovative way to take notes. They are useful for accelerating learning and improving recall. Explore endless possibilities with this new skill!
| Day | Date | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Monday | 19 March | 1.10-2pm |
| Trimester 2 | Wednesday | 1 August | 11-11.50am |
Smarter Study Tips
| Day | Date | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Tuesday | 13 March | 1.10-2pm |
| Tuesday | 20 March | 10-10.50am | |
| Trimester 2 | Wednesday | 1 August | 10-10.50am |
For enquires, contact SLSS by phone 04-463 5999 or by email student-learning@vuw.ac.nz.