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Nishan Bandaranayake

Transitioning to tertiary study

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SwinburneTransitioning to tertiary study

- Academic- Social

Types of transition

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Types of transition

- 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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- 12 weeks is all you have- Learn to manage your time- Take responsibility for your learning- Learn the jargon

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Academic transition

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- 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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Academic transition

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- You may get homesick- You may not know anyone- Small fish in a big pond- Create a balanced life

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Social transition

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Social transition

- 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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Recognising signs of distress

- 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?

- 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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- University- Lectures- Tutorials/Labs- Costs

- TAFE- Classes/Workshops- On-the-job training

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Learning environments

“I was provided with extensive support and assistance from all the staff – especially my teachers”

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- Industry-engaged learning- Industry-based learning- Learn what can’t be taught in the classroom

- Careers in curriculum- Capstone team projects in final year

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Swinburne’s Professional Learning Model

“The Hawthorn Project Hub is a creative space dedicated to students undertaking their major capstone projects.”

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– Employable skills– Vocational learning– Pathways

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Vocational Learning Framework (TAFE)

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Personal best learning pathways

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Fitting in

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- 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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Tips for parents

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Time to get social …

www.swinburne.edu.au/facebook

www.swinburne.edu.au/twitter

www.swinburne.edu.au/youtube

www.swinburne.edu.au/foursquare

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- Open Day, Hawthorn Prahran and Lilydale campuses Sunday 21 August

- Parents Information EveningWednesday 7 September

- Walk ‘n’ Talk - Hawthorn campus,Wednesday 28 September

- Change of Preference period,Friday 16 – Wednesday 21 December

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Key events in 2011

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