Transferable Academic Skills Kit: University Foundation Study. Module 3: Seminars and Tutorials. Course Book

TASK is a flexible learning resource that has been carefully designed to develop the key transferable skills that promote students`success in university and college study. Whether you are a student or a teacher, the TASK series provides a tried and tested teaching and learning tool suitable for a broad range of academic disciplines.A series of supported exercises relates theory to practice and provides students with the tools to develop a framework of skills that can then be used in a wide range of contexts both inside and outside the academic world.TASK can be followed as a complete course or individual modules can be selected to address specific needs.Created by members of the academic staff of the International Foundation Programme at the University of Reading, TASK forms a part of the university`s skills provision for home and international students at all levels.Key Features:- Familiarizes students with key features of seminars and tutorials- Familiarizes students with typical seminar activities- Teaches students to prepare for topics through research and reflection- Teaches communication strategies needed to participate confidently and effectively- Practises contributing and responding in an academic environment- Considers other types of academic sessions