about tutorial support classes
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about tutorial support classes
Frequently asked questions... UNISA Tutorial Support Learning support offered George Agency 2015 Frequently asked questions... . What are face- to face tutorials? Objective of learning support • Unisa George Agency strives towards supporting all our students in the Southern Cape Coastal area. • In pursuit of the above objective, Tuition support will be offered at our George offices as follows: - Face to face tutorial classes for selective modules. - Videoconferencing of classes for selective modules. - Additional Tuition support material available on our regional website To ensure that you benefit from the support, please: 1. Enroll for selective modules: 2 February 2015 - to 28 February 2015. 2. Visit our website for enrolment and further information: www.unisa.ac.za/wclearningsupport • • • • to broaden student understanding of the subject , to provide the necessary guidance on how to approach difficult content areas to encourage students to submit their assignments in time, and to prepare students adequately for the examination 1. Tutorial classes Face to Face tutorial classes Video Conferenced tutorial classes Face to face tutorials provide students with the opportunity to interact with a content specialist (tutor) in an interactive, face-to-face setting. What are Video conferenced (VC) classes? VC classes are face-to-face tutorial classes with tutors facilitating classes from another region via Videoconferencing.VC sessions are also interactive and allow students the opportunity to engage with the tutor. What are Literacies support? Academic Literacy: Reading and writing workshops, consultations, and learning resources available on our regional website. Quantitative Literacy: Numeracy workshops, 2. Literacies support consultations, and learning resources available on our regional website Reading and Writing Literacies Quantitative (Numeracy) Literacies 3. Addition Tuition support material www.unisa.ac.za/wclearningsupport Do I pay additional fees for tutorials? Tutorial classes are FREE. You do not have to pay an additional fee. You however need to pay your registration and study fees at Student Administration. When are tutorial classes offered? Tutorials are offered on Saturdays from 8h30 to 17h00. The average duration of each session is 2 hours. Where do I attend tutorial classes? Face to face and Video conferenced tutorial classes are offered at George agency office, 100 Meade Street, Joubert Plaza 1, George Frequently asked questions... How do I register to attend tutorials? Complete the online tutorial request form available at http://tinyurl.com/GeorgeSem12015Classes Frequently asked questions... Frequently asked questions... How will I know when tutorial classes start? How do I contact the George Agency? You will receive an SMS confirming the start of the tutorial classes for the modules you have requested. You will only receive an SMS to inform you of the start of the tutorial class. You are encouraged to view the schedules on our website as we cannot guarantee you receiving the sms on time. Online Tutorial Request form The form is available at ……………….. How will I know whether there are online support available? You need to ensure that you visit our regional website regularly. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the content of our regional website so that you can benefit from the various learning support opportunities we offer. Remember the support we offer is focused on selective modules. I did not find any learning support for my module? Where can I find the learning support. You can contact your E- tutor. All NQF level 6 and 7 students, meaning all 2nd and 3rd level/year students will be provided with an e-Tutor from 2014 to promote student success and student interaction. Enquiries (during office hours (8h 00 – 16h 00) : Telephone - 044 884 1300/1 Email – [email protected] Please note: The George Agency will not send you registration forms via fax or email. Schedules Refer to our website www.unisa.ac.za/wclearningsupport You can also follow us on Twitter at UnisaTutsGeorge1 Please consult the website for the necessary registration forms and tutorial schedules as the telephone lines are extremely busy during the first 3 months of the course registration periods and may cause students to become frustrated.