Student Referrals
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The Learning Centre, situated under the Library in 105.150, offers free seminars, workshops, and advice to undergraduate and postgraduate students throughout their time at Curtin. Centre staff are also available for consultation with lecturers regarding their students' academic learning skills.
TLC programs are proactive, preparing students for academic success by developing their learning skills and self-management techniques. These seminars are free, voluntary, and available to all Curtin students.
Individual tutorial consultation
For the majority of students, attendance at TLC's seminars leads to improvement in academic performance; some students, however, need follow-up assistance and reinforcement of what they have learned in the seminars. For this reason, TLC lecturers offer one-hour individual tutorial consultations to students who have attended five two-hour seminars and are referred by their supervisor, course co-ordinator, or one of their lecturers.
Referral procedure
For students who request individual tutorial consultation, the procedure is as follows:
- They need to enrol in and attend 5 two-hour seminars suitable for their needs. Information about these seminars can be downloaded from learningcentre.curtin.edu.au and students may enrol on-line.
- Students should then ask their supervisor, course co-ordinator, or lecturer to email Associate Professor Jeanne Dawson (Head, The Learning Centre) at j.s.dawson@curtin.edu.au to arrange for an individual tutorial consultation.
- The Learning Centre will acknowledge all initial referrals and confirm attendance.
- Supervisors and lecturers are encouraged to liaise with The Learning Centre in developing ongoing learning support plans for referred students.
- Individual consultations will be limited to 3 each semester; for further consultations, referring supervisors or lecturers need to contact The learning Centre to discuss ongoing support for students.
Referral exceptions
Normally, students requesting individual support will be required to first attend TLC seminars. However, supervisors, course co-ordinators or lecturers who feel a student is at particular academic risk but has not yet attended seminars should contact TLC to discuss appropriate immediate support for the student.
Productive partnerships
The Learning Centre is a resource for all Curtin students. In partnership with supervisors, course co-ordinators, and lecturers, the Learning Centre team can make a positive difference to students' academic performance.
General Enquiries: 9266 3825
Email: tlc@curtin.edu.au
