Kids In2Uni

Unit of Work STUDENT HANDBOOK 2017

Name: ____________________________________________________

IN2UNI KIDS PRE-PROGRAM SURVEY

Question

1. First letter of your first name? (If first name is John you would use ‘J’)

2. What day of the month were you born? (e.g. For 31/1/1999 enter 31)

3. First letter of the first primary school you attended? (If school is Wollongong

Primary School you would use ‘W’)

4. Last letter of your surname? (If surname is Student you would use ‘t’)

5. Your order of birth (e.g eldest = 1, second child =2)

6. Are you... Male Female Other

7. Are you Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander? Yes No

8. Has anyone in your immediate family attended university? Yes No

9. What school do you attend?

There are no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ responses to the following statements.

Please read the statements and circle the number on the scale to indicate how you feel about the statement.

The scale is from 1: Strongly disagree through to 7: Strongly agree.

If you do not know how to respond to the statement please put an X in the ‘Don’t know’ box.

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Please circle only one number on the scale to show your opinion:

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1. I want to go to university after I finish school 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

2. I know what the university experience would

be like 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

3. I know that there are different ways to get into

university 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

4. There are things that would stop me going to

university 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

5. I think I will do well enough at school to go to

university 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

6. I know what I need to do to get the job that I

want when I finish school 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Thank you for completing the survey! Tear out and give to Mentor when they visit your school

HIGHER EDUCATION – GLOSSARY OF TERMS

TERM DEFINITION

Career An area of study, e.g. science, medicine, teaching, engineering, hairdressing.

Higher /Tertiary Education Colleges that provide a wide range of vocational (job related) tertiary education

courses such as tourism, hospitality, panel beating and construction.

University Occupation (or job) taken for a significant amount of time with opportunities to

progress.

College The grounds on which an educational institution is situated.

TAFE (Technical and Further

Education)

A university qualification, such as bachelor's degree, master's degree or PhD.

Campus Study after high school at a university, college, TAFE or private provider.

Degree A term used to describe a course leading to a Diploma or a Bachelor’s Degree. An

‘Undergraduate’ is a student enrolled in but is yet to finish this course.

Diploma A person who has successfully completed a course of study, particularly a university

degree.

Bachelor Degree A higher level educational institution (after high school) where students study for

degrees, train for careers and where research is completed. May consist of smaller

colleges.

Course A university or VET course of one or two years in length.

Apprenticeship An undergraduate qualification requiring three or more years of full-time study.

Graduate An educational talk to a large group of students at a university.

Undergraduate A period of tuition given by a university or college tutor to a small group of students

Faculty A paid position of regular employment

Lecture A large department at a university responsible for a particular subject area.

Job A type of training that combines practical work with structured training to provide

recognised qualifications and experience. For example; a mechanic, electrician, chef,

hairdresser

Tutorial A tertiary education institution smaller than a university.

Over the next few weeks, and as part of your visit to the University of Wollongong in November, you’re

going to hear some words that might be new to you. We wanted to introduce you to some of these words

early so that you can get used to hearing them, and learn what they mean.

So we have put a list of them on this page, along with their definitions. But we made a mistake and put the

definitions in the wrong order… ooops. We’ll need you to have a look at all the words and definitions and

try to match them up.

Thanks for helping fix our mistake

MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES CHECKLIST

1. Read each statement.

2. If it reflects some characteristic of you and sounds mostly accurate, highlight the sentence or place a in the box. If

it doesn't, leave it blank or mark it with an ‘X’.

A B

It’s easy for me to say what I think in an

argument or debate.

I can add or multiply in my head.

I enjoy a good lecture, speech or listening to

others talk.

I like to work with calculators and computers.

I am irritated when I hear an argument or

statement that I don’t believe in or agree with.

I like to work with puzzles and play games.

I’m good at finding the fine points of word

meanings.

I can easily see patterns and relationships between

numbers.

I’d like to study the structure and logic of

languages.

I like to work with numbers and figures.

C D

I can play (or used to play) a musical instrument. I’d rather draw a map than give someone verbal

directions.

I can associate music with my moods. I always know North from South no matter where

I am.

I work better with music or noise. I always understand the directions that come with

New gadgets or appliances.

I often connect a piece of music with some event

in my life.

I can look at an object one way and see it sideways

or backwards just as easily.

I like to hum, whistle and sing in the shower or

when I'm alone.

I enjoy viewing shapes of buildings and structures.

E F

I pick up new dance steps fast. I’m usually aware of the expression on my face.

Learning to ride a bike (or skates) was easy. I recognise my various moods. I can identify these

and link them to how I am feeling at different times.

My sense of balance and coordination is good. G

I enjoy building models (or sculpting). I’m sensitive to others expressions (facials).

I am sensitive to the moods of others.

I’m good at athletics. I have a good sense of what others think of me.

ADD YOUR TOTALS

A total of four in any of the categories A through E indicates strong ability. In categories F and G a score of one or

more means you have abilities in these areas as well.

DO YOU HAVE MIXED ABILITY INTELLIGENCES? WHICH ARE YOUR STRONGEST STARS?

C

MUSICAL

__ / 5

B

LOGICAL

__ / 5 A

LINGUISTIC

__ / 5

G

INTERPERSONAL

__ /5

F

INTRAPERSONAL

__ /5

E

KINAESTHETIC

__ /5

D

SPATIAL

__ /5 C

MUSICAL

__ /5

CAREER CHART

A) VERBAL-LINGUISTIC B) LOGICAL- MATHEMATICAL

C) MUSICAL D) VISUAL/SPATIAL

attorney

comedian

communications specialist

curator

editor in publishing

historian

journalist

lawyer

librarian

marketing consultant

newscaster

poet

politician

speech-pathologist

talk-show host

teacher

language translator

writer

accountant

auditor

computer analyst

computer technician

computer programmer

database designer

detective

economist

engineer

lawyer

mathematician

network analyst

physician

physicist

researcher

scientist

statistician

bookkeeper

audiologist

choir director

conductor

disc jockey

music camp counsellor

music comedy actor

music critic

sound editor

music lawyer

music librarian

music publisher

music retailer

music teacher

music therapist

musician

piano tuner

recording engineer

singer

songwriter

speech pathologist

voice actor

3D modelling & simulation

architect

artist

computer programmer

engineer

film animator

graphic artist

interior decorator

photographer

mechanic

navigator

outdoor guide

pilot

sculptor

strategic planner

surveyor

urban planner

webmaster

E) BODILY/KINAESTHETIC F) INTRAPERSONAL G) INTERPERSONAL OTHER) NATURALIST

actor

athlete

carpenter

computer games designer

craftsperson

dancer

doctor of sports

fire-fighter

forest ranger

jeweller

mechanic

personal trainer

physical education teacher

physical therapist

recreation specialist

surgeon

yoga instructor

actor

artist

career counsellor

consultant

criminologist

energy healer

intelligence officer

personal counsellor

philosopher

program planner

entrepreneur

psychic

psychologist

researcher

small business

owner

spiritual counsellor

theologian

therapist

writer

wellness counsellor

actor

administrator

communications manager

conflict resolution specialist

cruise director

customer service rep

dental hygienist

group mediator

human resources manager

marketing specialist

nurse

politician

psychologist

religious leader

social director

social worker

teacher

trainer facilitator

travel counsellor

waiter/waitress

air quality specialist

animal health technician

anthropologist

astronomer

botanist

dog trainer

environmental lawyer

farmer

forest ranger

gardener

geologist

landscaper

meteorologist

nature photographer

park naturalist

veterinarian assistant

water conservationist

wetlands ecologist

wilderness doctor

wilderness guide

wildlife illustrator

1. From the above table highlight 3 jobs/careers that you think you might like to do

2. Circle 3 jobs/careers that you aren’t sure what they are, and would like to find out more about

3. Put a line through 3 jobs/careers that you already know you wouldn’t like to do

4. Underline two jobs/careers that appear in more than one section of the table

CAREER RESEARCH

In order to undertake some careers you need to take part in some sort of higher education and training.

Step 1 Choose 2-4 careers from the career chart on the previous page.

Step 2 Follow the ‘search the job guide’ link at http://www.jobguide.thegoodguides.com.au/ to help you

answer questions 1-7, use the ‘I need to find a job’ link at http://www.myfuture.edu.au/ to help answer

question 7.

What are the ‘day to day’ responsibilities that you may have to perform as part of your chosen

career?

What are some of the personal requirements or personality traits you will need for this career?

Name 2 related jobs.

What education and training is needed to carry out this career?

Name 5 skills that you think higher education and training give you to help with your chosen career.

Name an educational institution (e.g. Wollongong University or TAFE), that offers the course/s you

need.

What opportunities for employment are there in this career?

Career 1 :

Career 2:

When I am 25:

MY PATHWAY OF SUCCESS Create your own pathway of success!

Step 1 Follow the road below and draw a picture of what your academic success looks like at the end of

year 6, in high school and when you are 25 years old.

Step 2 Write in the speech bubbles the people who will support you and your actions to reach each goal.

FACT OR FICTION

Higher education often attracts lots of myths about university life, costs and its availability to you.

Step 1 Read each scenario and determine if it is a fact or myth about university and higher education.

Step 2 Use the space at the bottom of each shape to label it fact or fiction.

Step 3 Create your own fact or fiction question (it doesn’t have to be about higher education) in the blank

boxes to trick your friends.

No one in my family has

been to university, TAFE

or college before so I

can’t go.

University is the

only type of higher

education

University is

expensive.

You have to have a

higher education to

get a good job.

At the University of

Wollongong there are

Playstations, Nintendos

and Wiis for student to

play

My mum doesn’t

have a car so there is

no way for me to get

to university or

TAFE.

University is only for

really wealthy people

WHAT IS THERE?

Step 1 Use the Y chart below to describe what you think university will look like, sound like and feel like,

by either drawing or writing your ideas.

WHAT IS THERE?

Step 1 Research 2 universities of your choice to discover some of the things higher education has to offer.

You can use the links below to help with your research.

University of Wollongong www.uow.edu.au

Australian National University www.anu.edu.au

Monash University www.monash.edu.au

University of South Australia www.unisa.edu.au

Step 2 After having a closer look at some of the universities listed above, use a different colour to add to

the Y chart on the previous page what you now think a university will look like, sound like and feel

like.

University 1 :

University 2:

LOCATION AND TRANSPORT

COURSES ON OFFER

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

FACILITIES AND SERVICES AVAILABLE

ACCOMMODATION FOR STUDENTS

WHO ARE THE CO-PILOTS IN MY LIFE?

Step 1 Think about influential people in your life and those people who inspire you.

Step 2 Write their names in the clouds below and some reasons why they inspire you?

Acknowledgement is made to UC Berkley, Centre for Educational Partnerships for this worksheet

Step 1 Choose one person from your list and interview them by asking the questions below. Make sure you

write down their answers in the red, blue, purple and green boxes!

Step 2 Once you’ve finished interviewing your person, fill in the two black b

Is higher education for me?

How do they describe their life/ higher education experience?

What did they have to do to get into their chosen career?

My Role Model is:

Why?

What characteristics/personality traits do they have?

What was their motivation for going into higher education?