PLUS tutorials with complementary Skills Development Lectures

Abstract

These materials are used in a second year Political Studies class to continue a students' skills development. A continuation from the first year PLUS tuts, these tutorials are linked with Skills Development Lectures (SDLs). The SDLs teach the skills to student in a mandatory lecture for all students and these skills are then practically applied with those in the PLUS tutorials.

These materials are an ideal starting point for those looking to teach academic skills to their students, via the Skills Development Lectures, and then to review and practically apply the skill in a smaller tutorial setting.

Lecturers are encouraged to modify the materials with their own course content to make it more applicable and relevant to students.

The materials are separated into one PLUS handbook for tutors and a folder with the SDLs which contain lectures notes and Powerpoint slides.