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Toolkit information for
University of Southampton tutors

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Activity-led online resource sets

The activities focus on writing, reading, listening and speaking in academic situations and in particular:

  • understanding (reading, listening)
  • production (writing, speaking)
  • interaction (writing, speaking)
  • independent learning strategies
  • communication strategies
  • study skills (online learning, research, organisation)
  • language knowledge and awareness (grammar, vocabulary and appropriacy in academic writing)

All of our activities are designed using high-quality, activity-based multimedia materials which can be accessed via Blackboard and enhanced by the use of audio, Flash animation and interactive exercises. The pedagogy behind our materials encourages the learner to reflect on the learning process.

  • Our materials include guided activities, feedback, hints and comments, links to reference materials and related internet sites
  • Each online session is designed to take between 30-45 minutes
  • Our materials can be used in independent study or in a blended, classroom situation
  • The resources conform to international accessibility and interoperability guidelines and all work on broadband and modem based internet access

An example of learning materials

 

Flexible modes of delivery

Below is a list of the different ways in which both the Study Skills Toolkit and the English for Academic Purposes Toolkit have been used at the University of Southampton by both tutors and students:

By students during their independent study time:

  • for self-directed learning purposes
  • for tutor-directed remedial work where a specific weakness has been diagnosed in a student's skill set
  • for tutor-directed lesson preparation (pre-sessional/in-sessional EAP programmes)
  • for tutor-directed lesson consolidation (pre-sessional/in-sessional EAP programmes)

By tutors during lessons

  • as part of a learning activity in the classroom using an interactive whiteboard and blended with face-to-face teaching
  • as a whole class learning activity in a computer workstation

If you would like any further information about toolkit usage at the University or about arranging a workshop for students or tutors in your school, please contact Julie Watson, email elang1@soton.ac.uk

 

Access the toolkits

Instructions for University of Southampton Tutors on how to access the toolkits through Blackboard:

  • the Study Skills Toolkit view ¦ download (Word doc, 25kb)
  • the English for Academic Purposes Toolkit view ¦ download (Word doc, 25kb)

Comprehensive Tutors' Guide to the Toolkits are available to all staff at the University of Southampton, please email elang1@soton.ac.uk for copies