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According to Hyde (2012) 'A major challenge for many students when they enter a university in the Uk is that of becoming a self-motivated and self-directed student.'

The materials in this unit explore what is independent learning and its importance when studying in a UK university.

The aims of the materials are:

To introduce the concept of independent (autonomous) learning for students studying in a UK  university.

To examine what is  independent learning, provide examples of autonomous learning in a university context and demonstrate why it an important skills for     undergraduate students to develop.

To enable students  to undertake research into the topic, then discuss their findings and ask questions in a group discussion.

To develop skills in time management skills and techniques to help enable self directed study.

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Seminar Questions:Independent Learning & Time Management

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Seminar Questions:Independent Learning & Time Management

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Use the questions in the attached word document to help guide your notes when listening and reading the materials in the Padlet. Remember to make notes and answer the questions. You may have other questions you want to ask or discuss in the seminar, make a note of these on the worksheet. Remember to bring your answers and questions with you to the seminar on Independent Learning & Time Management.

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How is learning at university different from school or college?

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How is learning at university different from school or college?

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You may find learning at The University of Leeds  quite different from your previous study at school or a university in your home country.

Watch the 'Flying Start' video, where students from The Univerity of Leeds discuss how learning at university is different from their previous study at school or college. They also talk about how independent learning is important for university study.

Make a note of any advice given in the video.
Use the seminar questions to help guide & organise your notes

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Flying Start. 1, How is learning at university different from school or college?

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To learn more about studying at the University of Leeds, visit https://library.leeds.ac.uk/flyingstart/

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Independent learning is about taking control of your work. It's about deciding what you need to know and deciding how you are going to study.

Using the link below, watch the 4 short videos from The University of Nottingham and make notes using your seminar questions as a guide to the information you need to listen for.

http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studyingeffectively/studying/independent.aspx

Vocabulary Glossary:

A Levels = Exams taken by UK high school students at the age of 18, which are needed to enter university.

Spoon feed = to give someone help with something so they don't have to do it them self

To fend for yourself = to do something on your own with our relying on others

Independent Learning At University

Independent Learning at University: Video

This short video from Nottingham Trent University, explores independent learning for university students:

What it is, how you do it. what it involves and why it is important:

Make a note of any advice given in the video. Use the seminar questions to help guide & organise your notes

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Independent Learning - Nottingham Trent University

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Written transcript of this film is available at the bottom of the description Learning how to study independently is crucial for succeeding in your academic studies. Most new students are aware that they'll need to learn independently, but what does it actually mean?

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Being an Independent Learner Quiz: Flying Start, University of Leeds.

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Being an Independent Learner Quiz: Flying Start, University of Leeds.

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When asked, the majority of new students recognised that being an independent learner plays a major role in university life. There is a clear understanding that it will be different and you will need to take more responsibility for your time, how you study and ultimately your employability.

Try this short quiz  (click on the blue text) to help you understand what independent learning means in the context of studying at university. Then work through this section and start thinking about what independent learning means to you.

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Additional Reading 1: How to organise yourself for independent study

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Additional Reading 1: How to organise yourself for independent study

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Read the chapter from: Burns,T. & Sinfield, S. (2012). Essential Study Skills The Complete Guide to Success at University Third Edition. SAGE Publications Ltd. London

''This chapter is designed to prepare you for successful independent
learning and academic study with a focus on organisation and
time management.'

Make notes as you read and refer  to the seminar questions.