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IELTS as a predictor of academic achievement in a Master's program
No full textItem is not available from this repository. Link to the published version - subscription maybe required.Many universities have assumed that a certain level of English language proficiency (ELP) is required for students to achieve academic success and so have incorporated the testing of English language proficiency into student selection processes. This paper investigates the relationship between ELP, as reflected by International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores, and the academic results achieved by international non-English speaking background (NESB) students enrolled in an Australian Master of Public Health (MPH) course. The results show the relationship between ELP and academic performance to be relatively weak (r = .359), suggesting that English language competence upon entry may not be the most critical factor for academic achievement for international MPH students. Non-linguistic factors such as age, level of motivation and commitment, and the educational and cultural background of the students may also be important factors influencing academic performance.Holmesglen English Language CentreHolmesglen Institut
Physical and virtual learning spaces in higher education: Concepts for the modern learning environment
No full textItem not available from this repository. Print copy held in the Holmesglen Learning Commons at call no. 378.101 PHYOffice of Teaching and LearningHolmesglen Institut
Holmesglen News 2011
Get PDFHolmesglen Institute of TAFE staff newsletter for 2011. Contents include: a report on Holmesglen attaining accreditation for a new fashion degree program based at the St Kilda campus and Holmesglen holding its inaugural higher education conference entitled “Quality Teaching: Extending the Possibilities”.Holmesglen Institut
Holmesglen News 2010
Get PDFHolmesglen Institute of TAFE staff newsletter for 2010. Contents include: a report on Holmesglen Hospitality students taking part in the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival; an announcement that four Holmesglen
multimedia students had won awards at the 2010 IT Challenge Competition, run by the Faculty of
Information Technology at Monash University; and a report on Holmesglen Carpentry Department assisting
bush-fire affected areas after the Black Saturday bushfires.Holmesglen Institut
Tensions in 21st century learning communities
No full textItem not available from this repository.Empowering students to construct meaning and creating engaging learning experiences are significant concerns for educators. Throughout history, technology has been used to assist teachers in this endeavour, from imagery in church frescoes, to the printing press and later through networks. Any extension beyond the simple traditional Socratic model of discourse or debate of what is 'known' and 'believed' involves integrating learning technologies, whether these be texts, whiteboards, computers, learning management systems or open source Web 2.0 tools. This paper discusses three tensions that are emerging in the application of network technology within 21st century learning communities (21CLC). A brief discussion of the meaning of 'learning community' in the current context follows, after which the tensions are described: the move from place to space; the struggle for attention; and the emerging debate over the model of teaching and learning community.Business DegreesHolmesglen Institut
Holmesglen News 2009
Get PDFHolmesglen Institute of TAFE staff newsletter for 2009. Contents include: a report on a group of Holmesglen’s students and staff undertaking the Kokoda Trail; Holmesglen screen student announced as the winner of the Best Film at the 2009 Monash Youth Film Festival LIGHTS!CAMERA!SHORTS! at Village Cinemas in
Glen Waverley; and a report of students volunteering their time for St Vincent de Paul’s Victorian Bush Fire Relief efforts.Holmesglen Institut
Bringing e-learning to life—student engagement and empowerment
No full textCopyright © 2009 The author assigns to HERDSA and educational non-profit institutions a non-exclusive license to use this document for personal use and in courses of instruction provided the article is used in full and this copyright statement is produced. Any other usage is prohibited without the express permission of the author.Digital technologies have the potential to support spontaneous, self-organizing learning activities when students are engaged, want to learn and empowered to drive their own learning. We have a learning design that integrates a problem-based learning philosophy and approach with appropriate e-learning platforms and communication tools, which interface with tutorial discussions and supporting learning materials and resources. This paper outlines the elements of our approach and some initial evaluation of its effectiveness.Office of Teaching and LearningHolmesglen InstituteThe Student Experience - 32nd HERDSA Annual Conference 6-9 July 2009 Darwin, AustraliaDarwin, Australi