PASS Learning Skills
Te Puna Manawa / PASS Learning Skills programme is run in liaison with the Maori and Pacific Development Teams and takes into account the cultural and contextual component of writing and reading practices for Maori and Pacific students.
The programme is offered throughout the year; it includes a formal study skills course which covers essay/report structure, critical thinking and constructing an argument, clarity, syntax, punctuation and layout. The programme also includes individual and group sessions, in which students can receive more specialised tuition in addressing the deeper language, literacy and discourse issues pertaining to specific disciplines.
WorkshopsDates: Tuesdays, 24th April - 29th May |
 In Term 2 of semester 1, Darina will teach a series of six interactive sessions related to academic writing and presentations - including the final session on exam strategies, click here for more help with exam preparation . |
Group tutorialsDates: Tuesdays, 24th April - 29th May. |
The group tutorials are designed so that students can apply the study skills (covered in the formal sessions) to their current writing assignments. These sessions aim to address timely and specific academic discourse issues; they will be student directed and facilitated by Darina. |
Individual Consultations with a Learning Skills Advisor:
Consultations are up to 50 minutes long and can cover any questions relating to writing, critical thinking or study. Here are some examples of the types of questions that students ask:
- Have I answered the question?
- How do I take effective notes in lectures or from my readings?
- Would you check the grammar in this essay? Learning Advisors will explain any errors, but do not Proof-read entire assignments, (for a Tutor who can provide Free Proof-reading - please contact the Proof Reading Tutor from the PASS programme).
Consultations are held at the Learning Skills Centre, now based on Level 3 of the Central Library.
If you are bringing written work, print it in a 12-point font with double spacing.
Also, please bring your assignment questions or any other relevant materials.
To book a one-to-one consultation with Darina Norwood, phone (03) 3642 314.
Any further enquiries can be directed to:
Danielle O'Halloran, Pacific Advisor (Academic), Pacific Development Team
Telephone: +64 3 364 2987 ext 7171
37 Creyke Road
Email: danielle.ohalloran@canterbury.ac.nz