Student Learning

Workshops

Want to improve your note-taking and reading skills?
Want advice on coping with culture shock?
Not sure about academic writing?
Want strategies when working in groups?
No idea about how to give an oral presentation?
Want help managing your time?

Take advantage of our workshops in Semester 1 2011.

They are friendly, informative and interactive.

Places reseved on first come first serve. If you book a place, it is expected you will attend!

 

Workshop

Managing Stress, Focus & Energy for Exam Performance

This workshop will focus on:

- Calming and focusing yourself

- Dealing with distractions

- Prioritisation

- Resourcing (nutrition, sleep, exercise and fun!)

Date

Wed 7th Dec

Time

2pm – 3.30pm

Location

HG19, Nursing Building

Target 

Undergraduates

Book a Place

Click here to book your place.

* When you enter your portal page, scroll down and there should be a box called Student Learning: Study Skills Workshops (New).  Click here and it will take you to the registration page.

Workshop

Time Management

Date

Wed 23rd Nov

Time

2pm – 3.30pm

Location

HG19, Nursing Building

Book a Place

Completed

Target

Undergraduates

Workshop

Note-Taking in Lectures

- understanding note-taking formats

- practising note-taking formats

- tips on taking notes during lectures

Date

Thurs 6th Oct

Time

1pm – 2pm

Location

HG20, Nursing Building

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Completed

Target

Undergraduates and Postgraduates

Workshop

Introduction to Reading Techniques

- introduce and give you practice in active reading techniques to help you read more effectively.

Date

Wed 12th Oct

Time

2.15pm – 3.30pm

Location

HG18, Nursing Building

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WORKSHOP FULL

Target

Undergraduates

Workshop

Coping with Culture Shock

Date

Wed 19th Oct

Time

2pm – 3.30pm

Location

HG19, Nursing Building

 

Workshop will now take place in Semester 2

Workshop

Academic Writing: Keys to survival and success in higher education

 - general guidelines and tips on academic writing

Date

Wed 26th Oct

Time

2pm – 3.30pm

Location

HG22 Nursing Building

Target

Undergraduates and Postgraduates

Book a Place

Workshop completed.

Workshop

Working in Groups

 - students have to work in groups to some extent but the effectiveness of working in groups can vary dramatically. This session focuses on the techniques of effective group work.

Date

Wed 2nd Nov

Time

2pm – 3.30pm

Location

HG18 Nursing Building

Book a Place

Workshop completed.

Target

Undergraduates

Workshop

Perfect your Oral Presentation Skills

 - understanding the 4 P’s of presentation skills: Planning, Preparing, Practising & Presenting on the Day

Date

Wed 16th Nov

Time

2pm – 3.30pm

Location

QG21 Business School

Target

Undergraduates and Postgraduates

Book a Place Completed

For queries, email student.learning@dcu.ie