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List of contents for the LMU system

Skills for Learning
Leeds Metropolitan University

Contents

Introductory pages	Skill area	Sub section	Further sub section
Welcome page Login page	Study Skills	Listening skills
		Spoken Communication	Presentations Presentation skill check
		Written Communication	Effective written communication Use of language Reports Essay writing Taking notes Projects Writing skill check
		Reading	Efficient reading SQ3R Speed reading
		Numeracy
		Information for international students	Writing skills for international students Reading skills for international students Listening skills for international students Speaking skills for international students
		Information for students with dyslexia
		Problem Solving	The problem solving cycle Problem solving techniques Dealing with problems Groups dealing with problems Strategies for dealing with problems Mind maps Problem solving skill check

	Teaching and Learning	Teaching methods	Lectures Seminars Tutorials Group work Laboratories Workshops Role plays Seminar/Tutorial participation skill check
		Learning methods	Theory and nature of language Language Learning Learning styles Independent learning - study groups
		Learning contracts
		Learning contract components
		Learning contract example
		Ethics
		Creativity	The importance of creativity How to be more creative

	Information and Research	Information skills	LMU learning centres Finding and handling information Searching for information skill check Catalogue Literature search Indexes, abstracts and bibliographies Electronic information Harvard system of referencing
		Research skills	Introduction to research skills Dissertations Statistics

	Assessment	Assessment methods	Recording learning Learning portfolios Learning logs Learning agreements Learning diary Record of achievement Exams Revision techniques skill check Assignments Case studies
		Assessment criteria
		Preparing for assessment	Self assessment Peer assessment
		Purposes of assessment

	Group Skills	Group working	Why groups are formed What groups can offer Team roles Potential problems with groups Effective group conditions for good problem solving Advantages and disadvantages of group decision making Groups vs individuals Participative management Decision making styles Group problem solving techniques
		Meetings	Preparing for meetings Group roles Group roles II Minute taking Meeting agenda Procedure for formal meetings Meeting roles Ineffective meetings Evaluation Evaluation II
		Team working	What constitutes a team Team composition Supportive team processes Belbin's team role theory Developing the team roles Assessing the team roles Team perceptions of roles Analysing and developing the team Differences between groups and teams Team effectiveness scale Building and developing the team Working with others skill check

	Personal development	Confidence
		Giving/receiving criticism
		Time management	More on time management Time management problems Developing a time management strategy Managing time for study Time management skill check
		Assertiveness
		Stress management	Coping with pressure skill check
		Discrimination Reflection skill check

	Employability	Getting to know yourself	Your skills, talents and abilities Career ideas Career planning and expectations
		Finding out about…	Sources of occupational information Sources of job, study and voluntary opportunities Skills for employment Conducting a successful job search Exploring career options Preparing materials for job searching Career fairs
		Communicating with employers	Written applications Interview techniques Interview skill check Assessment centres & psychometric testing List of major UK companies List of local and international companies CD-ROM and internet-based lists of company information List of printed and miscellaneous company information
		Dealing with application forms	Common sections on an application form Tips for completing application forms Checklist
		Writing covering letters
		The Curriculum Vitae	Developing a CV Component parts of a CV Organisation of a CV Tips for preparing a CV

	Using IT	Word processing
		Spreadsheets
		Email
		Databases
		Presentation Software
		World wide web
		Frequently asked questions (FAQ's)
		IT skill checks

Page last updated 1 September, 2004