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Learning support and development............................ 2
Organising Learning Support ..................................... 2
Supporting individual students ................................... 2
Academic writing skills ............................................... 3
Dissertation Support – Research Skills...................... 4
Dyslexia support ........................................................ 5
Dyslexia support – Assistive Software Support.......... 6
English Language Support for Overseas Students .... 7
English Language Support – Language assistants.... 8
Learning Resource Centre: Initial Inductions ............. 9
Learning Resource Centre: Subject Inductions........ 10
Mentoring For Success ............................................ 11
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Learning support and development
Learning support is offered to all students, through Student Services in
partnership with the Learning Resource Centre. At present the learning support is
offered on a voluntary sign up basis and is organised as far as possible around
the normal working day for example – evenings and lunchtimes.
The range of activity has been provided in the context of the difficulties most
commonly presented and experienced by students – not limited by those who
have a learning difficulty, or are considered ‘less able’ than other students. Most
students will be challenged by some aspect of their studies – whether it is
academic writing, project management techniques or making presentations.
Wherever possible, embedding additional learning into Courses at relevant points
of curriculum delivery is preferable to reach as wide a group of students as
possible.
Organising Learning Support
This brochure outlines the core of activity that will occur year on year. It is our
aim to extend the scope of this provision at a generic level, and to work with
Courses to embed elements of support into normal delivery where required.
To discuss Learning Support provision for your Course – please contact:
Sharon Hocking Head of Student Services
s.hocking@rave.ac.uk
Or for Library/research based support please contact Steve Bowman – Head of
Student Information Services –
s.bowman@rave.ac.uk
Supporting individual students
In addition to the group sessions offered, we also offer one to one support for
students with specific learning difficulties, wherever this is considered
appropriate.
This support is offered as a result of a process of referral to the Student Welfare
Officer who will then coordinate all necessary activity – e.g. prescreening,
referral to an educational psychologist, then to a support tutor. Referrals can be
made by any tutor, or the student themselves. Individual support varies in range,
but can typically include
· One to one sessions with a key skills tutor
· Dyslexia support
· Arrangements for support in examinations
· A range of reasonable adjustments to enable students to fulfil learning
outcomes through an alternative route (e.g. visual dissertation)
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Academic writing skills
Session overview
To help individual students develop academic writing skills from use
of language through to expression of ideas.
Who?
Any student
How?
Go along to the advertised sessions
When?
See http://intranet.rave.ac.uk/lrc/academicWritingskills.htm for details
once confirmed.
Autumn term In the LRC
Spring term In the LRC
Summer term In the LRC
Learning outcomes :
· Types of writing – report, essay dissertation etc.
· Punctuation, paragraphing and structuring
· Generating ideas and research
· Planning to write
· Editing your work
· Avoiding plagiarism
Tutor : Christine Banks
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Dissertation Support – Research Skills
Session overview
To introduce students to a range of secondary research resources
and tools available in the LRC.
Who?
Any student undertaking research for dissertation/ advanced research
unit
How?
Sign up for the sessions at the LRC issue desk, these sessions are
available on a group or individual basis
When?
By arrangement with the tutors
Learning Outcomes
· How to use journal articles and newspapers for research
· Using specialist bibliographic and indexing tools
· Useful reference works in the subject area
· Getting information from other Libraries
· More effective catalogue searching
Tutors
Rachel Todd LRC contact via ext 8221
Dawn Fitzgerald LRC contact via ext 8221
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Dyslexia support
Overview
A set of processes whereby students who would like to talk to a
dyslexia specialist or who have already been diagnosed with
dyslexia, can get appropriate help.
Who?
· Students who have a documented diagnosis of dyslexia (e.g.
educational psychologist report, SASSA)
· Students who think they may be dyslexic and refer themselves
to the Student Welfare Officer for diagnosis
How?
When students have been diagnosed they will be referred to a
dyslexia support tutor by the Student Welfare Officer
When?
Through an agreed appointment time system
Learning outcomes
The Learning outcomes depend on the needs for the individual, but in
general will be –
· Understanding dyslexia and how it affects study and life in
general
· How to learn and study
· How to organise themselves for study
· How to manage their own learning
· How to read for research
· How to write assignments
· How to revise and pass exams
· How to prepare for oral presentation
The strategies they need as a student and in their working life
Tutors
Mary Hutton (HE & MA) Simon Hopper (FE & HE)
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Dyslexia support – Assistive Software Support
Overview
A service to enable students with dyslexia and other specific learning
difficulties to receive training on assistive software – e.g. mind
mapping
Who?
Any student who has been awarded software through the Disabled
Students Allowance, or International Students who have been
referred to the service by a dyslexia tutor
How?
Students will be referred to the training service by the Dyslexia tutor.
All sessions run in the LRC
When?
By arrangement with individual trainers
Learning outcomes
· Understand the basic principles of the assistive software
· Work with the trainer to understand the practical applications of
the software
Trainer/s
Matt Fraczyck, Ryan Brooks, Kat Metcalfe – contact by
Ravensbourne email
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English Language Support for Overseas Students
Overview
A 10 week course running each term focussing on key aspects of
English language skills development – grammar, vocabulary, written
and spoken language.
Who?
Any student for whom English is a second language
How?
Dropin to the classes in the LRC seminar room
When?
Autumn From 11 th October 2005 Every Tuesday from 5pm – 7pm
Spring TBA
Summer TBA
Learning Outcomes –
· Grammar – prepositions, conditionals, reported speech,
conjunctions, definite/indefinite articles
· Vocabulary word families, prefix/suffix, terminology
· Listening skills – listening for gist/ detail
· Note taking – in lectures
· Presentation skills – preparing and presenting verbal
presentations
· Reading skills – reading from text for gist/detail. Avoiding
copying verbatim in written work
· Half an hour per session for one to one work
Dependent on the group, the Spring term will develop advanced
approaches, and add in planning and writing an extended essay.
The Summer term classes will focus on preparing and writing a
dissertation
Tutor: Tracy Thomas – contact through LRC issue desk
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English Language Support – Language assistants
Overview
Informal support offered by trained students, providing assistance
with written work, verbal communication
Who?
Any student for whom English is a second language
How?
Make an appointment at the LRC issue desk OR dropinto the LRC
and ask for the English Language Assistant on the evening.
When?
Autumn From 11 th October Every Monday, Wednesday
& Friday – 57pm
Spring TBA
Summer TBA
Learning outcomes
Students should outline what they expect from the support, however
in general learning outcomes can include –
· General help with vocabulary, word meanings
· General help with sentence structure, error correction
· General help with structuring written work
Students should note that the assistants do not provide proofreading
services for written work.
Assistants
Ryan St James, Rachel Turner and Earl Williamson
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Learning Resource Centre: Initial Inductions
Overview
An introduction to the services and facilities available in the LRC
Who?
All new entrants to the college
How?
Sessions are booked during the Induction period at the beginning of
the Autumn Term
When?
Induction Period
Learning outcomes
Students will have an understanding of the services provided by the
LRC
Students will be aware of the Rules and Regulations of the LRC
Students will be aware of the procedures necessary to make effective
use of the LRC
Tutor: Steve Bowman
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Learning Resource Centre: Subject Inductions
Overview
Subject and project based introductions to specific materials available
in the LRC
Who?
Student groups in specific subject areas
How?
Sessions can be booked by tutors / teachers
When?
Timed to coincide with student project timetable, generally to take
place in the first term of year one
Learning Outcomes
Students will have an understanding of the services provided by the
LRC in their particular subject area
Students will be able to make use of subjectspecific resources within
the LRC
Tutors: Dawn Fitzgerald, Rachel Todd, Steve Bowman
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Mentoring For Success
Overview
Practical and personalised support for individual students to help
keep them on track with studies
Who?
Available to any student with issues/difficulties that could potentially
hamper progress on the Course
How?
By appointment with the Student Welfare Officer
When?
Meeting at least once per week or as necessary
Learning Outcomes
· Help to identify issues/ difficulties
· Make referrals to other support if appropriate
· Work with the individual to develop strategies / action plans
· Meet regularly to review progress
Facilitator : Sue Cowan
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