2015 Pre-sessional Programme Independent Learning Week 2: Time Management, Organisation and Planning (Part 1)
How is time influenced by culture?
§ Time spent preparing meals?
§ Time spent eating meals?
§ Working hours per week?
§ Typical hours of class per week for undergraduates?
§ Typical hours of class per week for postgraduates?
For Example… cooking
§ British student life… § Home life…
Example Timetable
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Example Timetable: MSc Management Science and Finance
09:00– 10:00 10:00-11:00 11:00-12:00 12:00-13:00 13:00-14:00 14:00-15:00 15:00-16:00 16:00-17:00 17:00-18:00
Monday MANG 6049 - Mathematical Programming
Tuesday MANG 6049 - Computer Lab
Wednesday
Thursday MANG 6022 - Corporate Finance
Friday
Example Timetable WSA
Example Timetable: MA Fashion Marketing and Branding
09:00– 10:00
10:00-11:00
11:00-12:00
12:00-13:00
13:00-14:00
14:00-15:00
15:00-16:00
16:00-17:00
17:00-18:00
Monday ARTD 6078 Lecture -
Fashion Marketing and Branding
ARTD 6081 Lecture - Research Skills
Tuesday
Wednesday ARTD 6081
Seminar Guest Lecture -
Optional
Thursday ARTD 6078
Seminar
ARTD 6091
Lecture - Digital
Cultures
Friday ARTD 6091
Seminar
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Learning Resources
§ EAP Toolkit on Blackboard
§ e-Folio links
§ Apps and mobile resources
Homework
§ Download a time-management app OR select a paper-based time-management tool
§ Test your chosen method
§ You will report back your findings to the class in the next session
App Search Examples (Apple)
App Search Examples (Android)
What to consider in your app feedback…
§ What does the app do?
§ How does it work?
§ Positive vs. negative attributes – Is it easy to use?
– Is it reliable?
– What kind of information does it store?
– How does it help you plan/organise?
Any Questions?
Extra Support
• Extra one-to-one support sessions are available. Sign up in the LRC on Avenue Campus
• Support groups are running on a number of useful topics. Sign up with me!
• Conversation cafes are taking place in the Avenue courtyard at lunchtimes. Just go along!