About the Scheme

What does the Scheme offer to students?

The Scheme aims to provide ALL students in the Faculty of Health Sciences with opportunities to further develop their study skills.

The Scheme offers skill development in relation to:

• general study skills (e.g. effective listening and reading skills, note-taking)
• planning and presenting specific written assignments and oral presentations
• participating in tutorials and practical classes
• specific course requirements (e.g. learning in anatomy and clinics)
• transition to university and returning to study, time management, goal setting, and maintaining motivation
• thesis writing
• writing for publication

Referral to the University’s Counselling Service is available through the Scheme.

How does the scheme work?

Arrange a consultation with an Adviser

• by telephone, by e-mail or in person
• through a School reception office
• through a year or course co-ordinator
• for the LAS Adviser only, through the Faculty Reception, Health Sciences 1, level 2. Telephone 03 9479 3583

Attend a Lunchtime Seminar

Advisers conduct a series of lunchtime group sessions on a range of study issues. Topics include:

• getting the most out of lectures, tutorials and clinics
• how to plan a study timetable
• referencing – an overview
• how to write an academic essay
• finishing that thesis

Who are the people involved?

• Co-ordinator of Scheme
  Jane McCooey
  The Co-ordinator of the Scheme works with academic staff and Advisers on matters related to teaching and learning. Jane is a lecturer in the Department of Human Physiology and Anatomy.

• Language and Academic Skills Adviser
  Mara Pavlidis
  Mara is the Faculty's Language and Academic Skills Adviser. She works with students to develop all learning skills necessary for successful study, in particular, essay writing and language skills.

• Study Skills Advisers
  Each year a network of staff from within the Faculty at the Bundoora campus is appointed as Study Skills Advisers.

While Advisers are able to provide sessions on a range of study skills, they also have special interests and areas of expertise. Students are free to make an appointment with an adviser located in any school.

When choosing an Adviser, it is worth asking yourself:

• is the adviser reasonably accessible?
• is it necessary that the adviser be familiar with my area of study?
• is there an adviser whose area of expertise coincides with my particular needs?