Academic Session 2019

First Semester
Jan/April 2019

WUC 131/03 Learning Skills for University

Studies

Guidelines for TMA3

Tutor- marked assignment 3
Question 1 (50%)
A. Discuss five (5) challenges that you have been facing this semester in your attempts to
juggle your work, home and social responsibilities. How have you been dealing with
these challenges? Your answer must be in essay format, have an introduction and a
conclusion and written in about 500 words.

Background information to how returning to learning has created

Introduction some challenges for you.

Each challenge – Name the challenge and elaborate it.

E.g. of a challenge

I have been having a difficult time seeing to the children in the

5 challenges that
weekends while studying and working. My baby sitter does not
you have been
want to look after them in the weekends as she is not free. I was
facing this semester
very glad when my mother-in-law said that she is willing to
and how you have
look after the children on Saturdays and Sundays so that I can
dealt with each one
attend tutorials and work on my assignments.
of them.
An addition of a maximum of 4 marks will be given for a well-
written essay

Conclusion- concluding remarks on how challenges can be

Conclusion
overcome when we look for solutions.
B. Write an essay on why you chose to continue your studies at WOU and not at any other
college or university. In your essay, include three (3) reasons for your choice as well as
three ways you have been preparing yourself to ensure that you will complete your first
semester courses successfully. Your answer must be in essay format, have an introduction
and a conclusion and written in about 500 words.

Background information on deciding to choose a university to

Introduction
further your studies.

Each reason – name the reason and give an elaboration.

E.g. of a reason and elaboration

WOU was my choice of university because it provides a blended

learning environment. As a working person and a wife and
A.3 reasons for
parent, I am not able to attend a regular university for my
your choice
classes because the classes will be during week days from 8am
to 5pm. As an ODL learner, I can arrange my schedule in such
a way that I can come for tutorial classes, study online as well
as make time for my work and family commitments.
3 ways you you have Each way- name the way and give an elaboration
been preparing
yourself to ensure E.g. of way and elaboration
that you will
The first way that I have been preparing myself is preparing a
complete your first
time-table/plan. In this way, I plan my daily life commitments
semester courses
and also make time for studies especially for assignments. I also
successfully
ensure that I follow this plan closely so that I do not lose time
Additional marks doing unnecessary things that will waste my time. Having a
for well-written plan keeps me focused on what I would like to achieve in my
essay life.

An addition of a maximum of 2 marks for a well-written essay

Conclusion- summary about your choice of university and how you

Conclusion
plan to successfully complete your first semester.
Question 2 (50%)
A) Explain any four (4) learning styles. Your essay should be about 400-450 words.

It is important for you to cite and quote appropriately. Remember to list your sources on the
References Page at the end of your essay. You must have at least 2 in-text citations and
references for this question. Use the APA Style of referencing. For more information on how
to do proper referencing, please refer to the WOU university citation guide that has a detailed
write up on how to do citations and referencing. Refer to:
http://woulibrary.wou.edu.my/help/citeguides_apa.asp

Introduction Introduction to distance learners being better people and employees.

Explain any four 4 learning styles(the way a person learns)

(4) learning styles
For e.g. Intuitive learners
Intuitive learners prefer to take in information that is abstract,
original, and oriented towards theory. They look at the big picture
and try to grasp overall patterns. They like discovering possibilities
and relationships and working with ideas
Relevant examples for intuitive learners(you should provide at least
one example for each style)
-Like to discover possibilities.
-Ask your instructor for interpretations or theories that link the facts or
try to find the connections yourself.
-Take time to read the entire question before you start answering and be
sure to check your results.

The course material provides examples for each type of learner but
not so many details for the definitions. You can search for
information from the websites. Given below are two relevant ones.
Do look for more on the Internet.

https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching-excellence/teaching-
resources/teaching-tips/tips-students/self-knowledge/understanding-
your-learning-style

https://www.washcoll.edu/live/files/5352-student-learning-style-
handoutpdf

Conclusion Summary of essay

B) Explain any five (5) strategies that you know can help you personally reduce anxiety
during the examination. Provide a relevant example of how you plan to implement each
strategy during any of your course examinations. Your answer must have an introduction,
body paragraphs and a conclusion. Your essay should be about 500-550 words.

It is important for you to cite and quote appropriately. Remember to list your sources on
the References Page at the end of your essay. You must have at least 2 in-text citations and
references for this question. Use the APA Style of referencing. For more information on how
to do proper referencing, please refer to the WOU university citation guide that has a detailed
write up on how to do citations and referencing. Refer to:
http://woulibrary.wou.edu.my/help/citeguides_apa.asp

Introduction Introduction to strategies during the examination.

Discuss five (5) 5 strategies

strategies that you
know can help you Given below are the first two strategies. Look up your course material
personally reduce for 3 more strategies.
anxiety during the
examination. 1. Reading instructions carefully (point). Add elaboration+
example of how you plan to implement it.
Provide a relevant 2. Previewing the test paper (point). Add elaboration+ example
example of how of how you plan to implement it.
you plan to
implement each
strategy during any
of your course
examinations.

Conclusion Summary of essay/concluding comments