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Ryde & Hornsby Colleges Learner Support

Ryde & Hornsby Colleges Learner Support. 2010. What’s available to help students?. Support services Learner Support in the Study Centre Disabilities Consultants Counselling Library Harassment Officers. The NSI Model.

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Ryde & Hornsby Colleges Learner Support

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  1. Ryde & Hornsby Colleges Learner Support 2010

  2. What’s available to help students? Learner Support 2010 for ALNC Conference 10-12-10 • Support services • Learner Support in the Study Centre • Disabilities Consultants • Counselling • Library • Harassment Officers

  3. The NSI Model Learner Support 2010 for ALNC Conference 10-12-10 Student presents to Study Centre for help (or is referred to, or brought to SC by vocational teacher) If student has learning difficulty/disability give them options & explain entitlements (incl referral to relevant Teacher Consultant) Sight documents (if unsubstantiated refer to counselling unit to determine disability) Offer student tutorial support in SC If more is needed direct them to relevant Teacher Consultant for further 1:1 intensive tutorial support Liaise with all areas of support (counselling, TCs, harassment officer, vocational teachers etc)

  4. WHAT WORKS? • Proactive L/N screens • Planning • Negotiation Learner Support 2010 for ALNC Conference 10-12-10

  5. What else works? Learner Support 2010 for ALNC Conference 10-12-10 Careful staff selection in SC & TT Attending orientations Promoting services - ongoing Support of vocational staff Regular contact with course information officers Running workshops & orientation programs

  6. And also... Learner Support 2010 for ALNC Conference 10-12-10 Flexibility – changing & upgrading Study Centre – drop-in basis – central location – open door policy Non-threatening, supportive environment

  7. We’re cool & comfortable (Ryde)! Learner Support 2010 for ALNC Conference 10-12-10 H.2.6 H Block 2nd floor Open 5 days 10-6pm Monday to Thursday 10-3pm Fridays

  8. We’re cool & comfortable (Hornsby)! Learner Support 2010 for ALNC Conference 10-12-10 A2.06 2ndfloor Open 5 days 10-6pm Monday to Thursday 10-3pm Fridays

  9. Promoting the Study Centre Learner Support 2010 for ALNC Conference 10-12-10

  10. Promoting English services (including conversation classes) Learner Support 2010 for ALNC Conference 10-12-10

  11. Study Centre teachers help students individually with: • Literacy/numeracy/English • Assignments • Computer applications • Study skills • Student planners • Timetables • Specialist subjects eg Hospitality Law, Accounting, Graphic Design • Reader/writer support • Access to specialised computer programs (Sakai, SharePoint, Summit, Galileo, AutoCAD etc) Learner Support 2010 for ALNC Conference 10-12-10

  12. The Study Centre also helps vocational teachers with: • Literacy/numeracy screening • Team teaching • Small group tutorials • Learning contracts • Writing assessments in plain English • Help with their CIV Workplace Assessment studies Learner Support 2010 for ALNC Conference 10-12-10

  13. Team teaching Ryde Learner Support 2010 for ALNC Conference 10-12-10 Studying & Living in Australia A 10 hour course designed and taught by AFE with support from vocational offered to all new Hospitality Diploma international students. Taught by AFE teacher supported by hospitality teacher. Focus on hospitality course requirements and teacher/ college expectations.

  14. Team teaching Ryde cont. Learner Support 2010 for ALNC Conference 10-12-10 Horticulture International Tutorial A small group weekly tutorial for first year international students. Taught by a horticulture teacher and supported by an AFE teacher.

  15. Team teaching Ryde cont. Learner Support 2010 for ALNC Conference 10-12-10 Horticulture –Chemical Applications At request of HT Turf 3 classes are being supported this term with AFE teacher assisting those needing help with complex concepts, language & maths calculations required to pass this compulsory unit.

  16. Team teaching - Hornsby Learner Support 2010 for ALNC Conference 10-12-10 Electrotechnology Screening to identified class C&J Screening and TT: Prevocational class, St 1,2, 3, Cert IV Building Business Administration: embedded LLN “easy pace” Cert III

  17. Team teaching - Hornsby Learner Support 2010 for ALNC Conference 10-12-10 TVET Workshops: Extended response HSC tutorial help in the Study Centre IT Workshops Calculator Small group tutorials Graphic Design; Automotive

  18. Team teaching works! Learner Support 2010 for ALNC Conference 10-12-10 Focus on course requirements and teacher/ college expectations. Make sure assessments are relevant, not culturally biased and in plain English. Team teaching has enabled the vocational teacher to be aware of student language strengths and weaknesses and to concentrate on the content. Throughout the course a trust is built with the new students and they become familiar with the use of the Study Centre as a place for support.

  19. We create relevant resources! Learner Support 2010 for ALNC Conference 10-12-10 Slideshows on CDs / mp4’s: Plant idents with sound Geology Tools & Equipment (CC, Baking & horticulture) Vid clips how to tie necktie etc E-learning English language Creating online resources using Sakai and Adobe for staff and students

  20. SharePoint Site Learner Support 2010 for ALNC Conference 10-12-10 SharePoint site with information to download handouts (eg Referencing & Report Writing guides; ‘How To’ to build IT skills) Includes staff & student surveys

  21. SharePoint Site Learner Support 2010 for ALNC Conference 10-12-10

  22. Learner Support 2010 for ALNC Conference 10-12-10

  23. GOODENIACEAEDampieraspp. egHort Plant Ident Slideshow Learner Support 2010 for ALNC Conference 10-12-10

  24. Canelli Cutter • USES • For removing thin strips of skin from fruit and vegetables eg Commercial Cookery Slideshow Learner Support 2010 for ALNC Conference 10-12-10

  25. WHY DOES IT WORK? • Staff: skilled team of generalists & specialists committed to providing individual help on needs basis • Proactive screening – Study Centre is actively supported by vocational teachers • Working with all teachers & support services in the Colleges & NSI • Attending Orientations & promoting services (signage, class visits, liaising…) • Drop-in centre – no fixed times/appointments needed • It's free and accessible (near or in Library) Learner Support 2010 for ALNC Conference 10-12-10

  26. That’s all folks! Learner Support 2010 for ALNC Conference 10-12-10 Prepared by Adult Foundation Education at Ryde & Hornsby Colleges

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