Overview
Student Academic Skills Workshops provide academic advising on a specific topic in a group setting. These workshops focus on soft or transferable academic skills. These skills include time management, presentation and writing skills, note-making skills, and critical thinking skills. Soft academic skills also include more personal and interpersonal skills like creativity, self-motivation, adaptability, listening skills, communication (such as with your adviser or lecturer), being independent but also working effectively in groups, self-directedness, and many more.
Any student-facing department, association or centre may request a workshop from CTL. These include lecturers, program leaders, subject heads, students in a leadership role like SCC members, House Committee members, Academic Student Association Committee members, Peer Leaders, helpers and assistants, etc.
Possible topics include, but are not limited to:
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Assessment preparation
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Goal setting and time management skills
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Note-making
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Study strategies
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Memorising techniques
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Study habits for successful study
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Successful group work and conflict management
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To set up a workshop for your students, contact your campus coordinator to discuss the right student academic skills workshop topic for you.
CTL Academic Skills Development Self-Paced Workshops
The self-paced workshops on academic skills development aim to provide NWU students with the opportunity to explore popular academic advising topics in their own time and in their own space. These courses also serve as a supplement to academic advising sessions or can be prescribed by faculties and lecturers. The workshops focus on soft or transferable academic skills, including time management, academic writing skills, note-making skills, and critical thinking skills. Soft academic skills also include more personal and interpersonal skills like adaptability, communication, being independent, but also working effectively in groups, etc.
Join our efundi site to access the self-paced workshops.
There are 2 ways to become a Member and Access the site:
Method 1:
- Log into eFundi with your Username and Password.
- Once logged in, click here: Become a Member of the CTL Academic Skills Development Self-Paced Workshops site.
- Now that you are a member, click here: Go to the Site.
- The Workshop site will now appear in your “Favorite Sites” list for easy access later.
Method 2:
- Log into eFundi with your Username and Password.
- Navigate to the "Home" page (top toolbar).
- Navigate to the “Membership” page (in the left-hand menu).
- Navigate to the “Joinable Sites” page (button located just above the current search bar).
- In the Joinable Sites' search bar, search “CTL Academic Skills Development Self-Paced Workshops” (copy and paste this text).
- Click on “Join Now” next to the site name to become a member of the site.
- Click on the site’s name to navigate to the site.
- The Workshop site will now appear in your “Favorite Sites” list for easy access later.
Course 1:
Transitioning from high school to university can be a very daunting period of growth for any student. This course is designed to simplify university terminology. It explains concepts such as NQF levels, Bloom's taxonomy, self-discipline, and course credits and examines some financial literacy skills. (Estimated Learning Time - 30 minutes)
Course 2:
Unlock the keys to academic excellence and personal growth with our comprehensive goal-setting course designed exclusively for you. In this dynamic course, you'll discover the transformative impact of setting and achieving goals that extend far beyond the classroom. This course empowers you to navigate the university landscape with purpose and precision. Equip yourself with the skills and strategies needed not just to survive but to thrive. Join us and embark on a path of self-discovery, unlocking your full potential as you set, pursue, and achieve your goals for academic success and beyond. The future is yours to shape – start building it today! (Estimated Learning Time - 20 minutes)
Course 3:
Time management is the ultimate skill for any student to master. You know that you have to work very hard and make time to hang out with friends and participate in some fun activities. If you don't manage your time well, you might run out of time for everything. It's like having a magical clock that helps you do homework, play, and sleep without stress. Good time management helps you finish tasks on time, reduces stress, and gives you more free time. This is also how you must balance your goals with your need to relax. Let's learn how to cope and conquer together. (Estimated Learning Time - 15 minutes)
Course 4:
Step into the world of academic excellence and embark on a thrilling journey toward success in your chosen profession. Prepare to unlock the secrets of effective learning, where the power of pen and paper unveils a staggering revelation. (Estimated Learning Time - 20 minutes)
Course 5:
As you have probably discovered by now, workloads at university can be quite daunting and a cause for anxiety. Unfortunately, as you learn how to cope with your academic workloads and the demands of university life, feeling anxious can be quite normal. Let's have a look at some of the causes, effects, and remedies for this natural part of Academic Life. (Estimated Learning Time - 30 minutes)
Course 6:
The pen is most definitely mightier than the sword! You will learn that to conquer university, you will have to argue using all the sources available to you as well as your mind. Unfortunately, writing is no easy feat. You have to craft compelling research papers with more than just your keyboard - in fact, you will need evidence, coherence, and originality. (Estimated Learning Time - 35 minutes)
Course 7:
In the dynamic landscape of education, collaboration is the heartbeat of success. Working together in groups is odtern praised for combining our individual strengths. However, this approach can have some challenges. Let's examine this idea and how we can overcome these challenges. (Estimated Learning Time - 20 minutes)
Course 8:
This course will answer one simple question: How do I become an expert in my field and how do I project that expertise to peers and professors? (Estimated Learning Time - 15 minutes)
Course 9:
This course is designed to equip you with practical strategies that can make a significant difference in your academic performance. Whether you're aiming to pass a challenging module or enhance your marks, this course
offers valuable insights and proven methods to help you approach exams with greater confidence and effectiveness. By applying these techniques, you’ll be better prepared to tackle tests successfully and achieve your academic goals. (Estimated Learning Time - 15 minutes)
Training offered by other departments
Workshop Coordinators
Potchefstroom Campus
Vanderbijlpark Campus
Mr Jan-Paul Viljoen
016 910 3036
janpaul.viljoen@nwu.ac.za
Building A14, Split level 3, Office SL321