Learning support
So you found a course you wanted to study, got through all the paperwork of enrolment, and attended your first classes. But now, you are finding some challenges.
Maybe it's the common student problem of too many tasks and not enough time? Or maybe you are not sure how to begin your assignments or write them up? Perhaps you are finding flexible learning harder than you expected? Or possibly you are nervous about having to do tests/exams?
If some of this sounds like you, you may benefit from our learning support service which offers skills and ideas to help you study more effectively.
Our counsellors can provide coaching in:
- Creating an effective study environment
- Goal setting
- Time organisation
- Motivation and overcoming procrastination
- Note-taking
- Exam preparation, exam anxiety control
- Memory retention
- Academic expressions
- Essay/report writing
- Advancing your learning skills
- Work and course issues
- Getting back to study
- Flexible learning techniques
- Other skills
Phone us on (03) 9279 2511 to make an appointment.
Note: Students can apply for Special Consideration if illness or another serious cause has interfered with the completion of their course.
NOTE: Kangan Institute provides a range of support services for students undertaking government-subsidised courses. Support for students undertaking other courses, such as short courses or fee-for-service courses, will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Some students may be required to contribute to the costs of additional support including learning and disability support.
Study skills workshops
We offer a variety of study skills workshops for both students and members of the community. These include:
- Returning to study for mature age students
- Study skills essentials
- Stress management for students
- Time management
- Relaxation techniques
- Preparing for TAFE assessments
- Preparing for VCE Exams
- Creative learning tools
- Flexible learning 1: Getting started
- Flexible Learning 2: Maximising progress
Workshops are held throughout the year, depending on demand.
Phone (03) 9279 2511 to register.
Links
There are some excellent study resources available.
- Kangan Institute - Learning Tips
Our Library and Learning Centre has a great collection of information sheets on study skills. - The University of Melbourne
You can download study sheets and check out the links to other useful sites. - Virginia Polytechnic Institute
A great set of resources on study skills for you to download.
