Hi, Chris,
Here are a few ideas:
1. I would first show the students the various academic tasks that would be
expected of them in your institution. Then I would supply them with examples
of successful papers written for those tasks.
2. I would discuss with them what it means to be acdemically successful in
your institution, in comparison with their source culture. A workshop in
that direction would be very helpful.
3. I would encourage them them to share with the group some embarrasing
moments thsey have been experienceing, analyze them, and see how they can be
helped.
4. I would make sure they are familiar with all the academic facilities in
the campus, and know how to make use of them.
In short - I would approach the course from an empathic, muti-cultural
angle.
All the best,
Gissi Sarig
----- Original Message -----
From: "Christine Keenan" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2004 12:50 PM
Subject: Study Skills for International students
> Morning all
>
> I will be teaching a 2 hrs per week study skills unit for Level C
international students over two terms beginning in the autumn term.
>
> Has anyone any particular experience of doing this who could offer me some
useful ideas?
>
> Thanks
>
> Chris
>
> Christine Keenan
> Learning & Teaching Officer
> Design, Engineering & Computing
> Poole House
> Fern Barrow
> Poole Dorset
> BH12 5BB
>
> Tel: 01202 595307
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