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Foundation Independent and Collaborative Study

30 lessons across 7 topics

1. Topic 1(COLON) Becoming an Independent Learner

1Lesson 1.1: What Independent Learning Means At University2Lesson 1.2: Understanding Yourself As A Learner3Lesson 1.3: Motivation, Goal-setting And Ownership4Lesson 1.4: Building A Study Routine And Environment

2. Topic 2(COLON) Time, Task and Project Management

5Lesson 2.1: Planning Time Across Competing Deadlines6Lesson 2.2: Prioritising Tasks And Avoiding Procrastination7Lesson 2.3: Breaking Work Into Tasks And Milestones8Lesson 2.4: Planning Tools And Tracking Progress9Lesson 2.5: Working Under Pressure And Recovering A Plan

3. Topic 3(COLON) Research and Self-Directed Inquiry

10Lesson 3.1: Turning A Task Into A Question To Investigate11Lesson 3.2: Finding And Selecting Information12Lesson 3.3: Evaluating Sources Critically13Lesson 3.4: Reading, Note-taking And Organising Findings14Lesson 3.5: Using Sources Honestly And Acknowledging AI Tools

4. Topic 4(COLON) Collaborative Study and Teamwork

15Lesson 4.1: Why Collaboration Matters And What Good Teams Do16Lesson 4.2: Roles, Responsibilities And Sharing Work Fairly17Lesson 4.3: Communicating And Making Decisions As A Team18Lesson 4.4: Managing Disagreement And Working Across Cultures

5. Topic 5(COLON) The Group Project from Start to Finish

19Lesson 5.1: Scoping And Planning A Group Project Together20Lesson 5.2: Coordinating, Tracking And Adapting The Work21Lesson 5.3: Combining Individual Work Into A Shared Product22Lesson 5.4: Reviewing Contribution And Working Through Problems

6. Topic 6(COLON) Communicating and Presenting Study Work

23Lesson 6.1: Writing Up Study And Project Work Clearly24Lesson 6.2: Designing An Effective Presentation25Lesson 6.3: Delivering A Talk And Handling Questions26Lesson 6.4: Using Visuals And Digital Tools Responsibly

7. Topic 7(COLON) Reflection, Feedback and Learning for University

27Lesson 7.1: Reflecting On Independent And Collaborative Study28Lesson 7.2: Giving And Acting On Feedback29Lesson 7.3: Evaluating Your Own Development Honestly30Lesson 7.4: Learning For Next Time And Connecting To Degree Study