We are committed to assisting our VCE students develop effective study routines, strategies and skills as they undertake their final years of academic study. This page contains a range of approaches that students and parents will find useful in determining how best to organise their study.
It is important that students realise there is a lot of support available to them at the college. For example:
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Teachers:
Specialist subject knowledge
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Homeroom teachers:
These teachers have regular contact with the VCE students and are available to counsel and advise
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Teacher-Librarians:
Specialist knowledge of library resources
Specialist knowledge of research techniques, programs & equipment
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Group work with peers:
Group discussion leads to effective exploration of ideas and a variety of perspectives
Can share notes and resources
Can check facts, concepts and understanding
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Orange Room:
This is a designated silent study space in the college that Year 12 students have access to during and after school hours.
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VCE Coordinator:
Available for advice and support on all academic and pastoral care matters
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Director of Studies:
Assist with all curriculum matters
For more ideas about how to study and get organised click on the following links:
http://www.mindtools.com/memory.html
The Mindtools site shows students how to improve their memory, manage stress and explore a range of cognitive processes that assist with study.
http://www.refdesk.com/
A comprehensive online reference site. Excellent for language work.
http://hsc.csu.edu.au/study/examlinks.htm
Charles Sturt University has a number of suggestions for developing good habits of study and exam preparation
http://www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/students/vce/tips.htm
Department of Education and Training site that offers a range of good advice for VCE study and exam preparation
http://www.how-to-study.com
Excellent material covering a range of ideas for devising good study habits.
http://www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/checklis.html
A helpful study skills questionnaire to identify areas that you may need to improve: eg time management, study skills, concentration, reading and so on
http://www.studygs.net/murder.htm
Helpful strategies for developing a study system
http://hsc.csu.edu.au
Developed by Charles Sturt University with brief but useful advice on study strategies, exam techniques and links to additional information
http://www.d.umn.edu/student/loon/acad/strat/time_use_chart.html
Excellent study timetable chart that you can print and use to determine how you should manage your time more efficiently.
http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/
Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority:
- develops curriculum for all Victorian schools
- assesses student learning and monitors student achievement
- conducts research leading to innovative educational programs
This website contains information on VCE, VET and VCAL