Nishan Bandaranayake Text line Transitioning to tertiary study
Transitioning to tertiary study
Swinburne
Types of transition Text line
- Academic - Social
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Transitioning to tertiary study
Swinburne
Types of transition Text line
- Social transition refers to engagement with people and places - Academic transition involves adjusting to new teaching and learning styles, culture of university, balance between freedom and responsibility - Social transition often underpins academic transition
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Transitioning to tertiary study
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Academic transition
Text line - 12 weeks is all you have - Learn to manage your time - Take responsibility for your learning - Learn the jargon
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Transitioning to tertiary study
Swinburne
Academic transition
Text line - How do you address your lecturer and tutor? - Computer literacy is important - Know when you have assessment - What if you don’t enjoy your course?
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Transitioning to tertiary study
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Social transition
Text line - You may get homesick - You may not know anyone - Small fish in a big pond - Create a balanced life
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Transitioning to tertiary study
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Social transition
Text line - Attend Orientation week - Get to know your way around campus - Know where to go for help - Join in clubs and societies
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Transitioning to tertiary study
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Recognising signs of distress
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- Lack of formed friendships - Excessive socialising - Not attending classes regularly - Not completing assessments on time - Avoiding/refusing to seek help - Not re-enrolling - Working too much - 10 hours per week is recommended - Low self esteem about your ability
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How can you prepare?
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- Uni or TAFE, or both? - Attend Open Days, campus visits, seminars - Pre-requisites and ATAR - Course guide, VTAC Guide - Careers Advisers
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Transitioning to tertiary study
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Learning Text line environments
- University - Lectures - Tutorials/Labs - Costs - TAFE - Classes/Workshops - On-the-job training
“I was provided with extensive support and assistance from all the staff – especially my teachers” 10
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Transitioning to tertiary study Swinburne’s Professional Learning Model Text line
- Industry-engaged learning - Industry-based learning - Learn what can’t be taught in the classroom - Careers in curriculum - Capstone team projects in final year
“The Hawthorn Project Hub is a creative space dedicated to students undertaking their major capstone projects.” 11
Transitioning to tertiary study
Swinburne
Vocational Text line Learning Framework (TAFE)
– Employable skills – Vocational learning – Pathways
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Personal Text line best learning pathways
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Fitting in Text line
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Tips line for parents Text
- Expect the unexpected - You won’t have access to their information anymore! - Good VCE results don’t always translate to good uni results - Uni/TAFE has changed! - Trust their decision-making - Be empathetic - Celebrate their successes
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Timeline to get social ‌ Text
www.swinburne.edu.au/facebook
www.swinburne.edu.au/twitter
www.swinburne.edu.au/youtube
www.swinburne.edu.au/foursquare
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Key line events in 2011 Text
- Open Day, Hawthorn Prahran and Lilydale campuses Sunday 21 August - Parents Information Evening Wednesday 7 September - Walk ‘n’ Talk - Hawthorn campus, Wednesday 28 September - Change of Preference period, Friday 16 – Wednesday 21 December
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