Course Title: Learning to Learn at a Global University

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Learning to Learn at a Global University

Credit Points: 12

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

OTED2160

RMIT University Vietnam

Preparatory

810P Office of the Exec Dean, RMITV

Face-to-Face

 Viet2 2021,
Viet3 2021,
Viet1 2022,
Viet3 2022,
Viet1 2023,
Viet2 2023,
Viet3 2023,
Viet1 2024,
Viet2 2024,
Viet3 2024

Course Coordinator: Danny Green

Course Coordinator Phone: N/A

Course Coordinator Email: danny.green@rmit.edu.vn

Course Coordinator Location: RMIT University VN - SGS campus


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

This course aims to increase your potential for successful study at a global university by building your awareness of how you think, study and learn. You will gain a greater understanding of the RMIT student academic journey, and this course will support your transition to a dynamic, collaborative and international learning environment. More specifically, you will develop practical skills to enhance your ability to think critically, communicate effectively, read actively, and write proficiently in any RMIT degree program. The course will assess you through reflective tasks, a group project, and other valuable learning activities. On completion of this course, the learning outcomes will give you a far better opportunity to be highly successful throughout your studies at RMIT University.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Program Learning Outcomes   In this course, you will develop the following program learning outcomes:   1. Specify the RMIT values, learning culture and expectations and apply this understanding to build independence and confidence in both general and discipline specific contexts. 2. Develop practical strategies for learning in a Global University. 3. Achieve a level of critical thinking and reflection necessary to learn effectively in 1st year RMIT Vietnam University courses 4. Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to adhere to RMIT values especially academic integrity. 5. Demonstrate a level of proficiency in all forms of communication needed to study in first year University courses.


On successful completion of the course students will be able to:   1. Identify and apply RMIT Values, learning culture and expectations to build independence and confidence in university courses. 2. Develop strategies to plan and manage studies through the formation of practical learning habits and time management skills. 3. Demonstrate active engagement, critical reflection and logical argument in response to a variety of information sources (written, audio, visual). 4. Demonstrate understanding of academic integrity and familiarity with instances of plagiarism. 5. Produce academic writing that demonstrates ability to structure, paraphrase and summarise ideas effectively.


Overview of Learning Activities

Each course lesson will cover three skill areas (academic, cognitive, affective) that are important for university study:   Key Academic Literacies:

  • Study Planning and Time Management
  • Academic Discourse and Communication
  • Academic Reading (Purposeful, Active)
  • Academic Writing (Structure, Paraphrasing, Summarising)
  • Academic Integrity and Plagiarism Awareness
Cognitive Skills:
  • Problem-solving
  • Inquiry, Inference, Analysis, and Argument as
  • core skills
  • Critical Reflection
Affective Skills:
  • RMIT Values, Culture and Identity
  • Mindfulness, Perseverance, Resilience
  • Interdependent thinking and collaboration
  • Interest in continuous learning
The engaging thematic content of this course will use authentic materials on general topics of interest, such as, but not limited to:   Diversity and Inclusion * Culture and Community * Student Success * Well-being * Digital Citizenship * Social Justice * Global Movements and Change * Arts and Humanities * Science and Technology * Business and Industry * The World of Work * The Future of Education * Vietnam in a Globalised World


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with the learning resources and tools needed for this course. A variety of sources, including written texts and audio-visual materials, will be selected and provided by your lecturer.


Overview of Assessment

  Assessment 1 (30%): Reflection Task (by Lesson 4) You will generate meaningful and structured reflection on your learning in this course and identify how you can apply newly acquired skills and learning approaches to your university degree program.    Aligned CLOs: 1, 2, 3   Assessment 2 (30%): Group Project (by Lesson 7) You will engage in a collaborative group assignment through investigation, inquiry, and analysis of an RMIT Vietnam academic program and identify how key campus resources and services could enhance your learning experiences.     Aligned CLOs: 1, 3, 5   Assessment 3: (40%) Individual Reading / Writing Task (by Lesson 11) You will incorporate the academic skills practiced in the course in order to persuasively present a written argument in response to selected texts.    Aligned CLOs: 2, 3, 4, 5