The Skills Centre: top ten ways to successfully embed skills support
What can courses do to ensure their partnership with the Skills Centre is effective?
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Work in close collaboration with DoS /academic tutors on:
course design
assessment design and marking criteria
advise on tutor feedback (to ensure clarity and understanding)
advise on communication strategies with International students
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Needs to be fully endorsed /supported by DoS / academic tutors
3.
Needs to be integrated into course timetable
4.
Input needs to be informed by diagnostic test or analysis of student and tutor work
5.
Input needs to be relevant and timely
6.
Input needs to be subject specific and use models and samples
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Input needs to be aligned with assessment deadlines
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Digital support for study skills
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Clear and timely evaluation of embedded study skills
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Collaboration involves a pact (that Academic Skills receive handbooks, student samples, essay/assignment titles, clear deadlines, information about timetable and course)