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• Solving technical problems and completing exercises
• Working through computer-assisted learning packages
The expectation of independent learning is emphasised in the Coursework Requirements.
To reinforce the idea of independent learning the hours recommended for self-study
increase from level 5 to level 6.
Required Reading - These readings are expected to be done out of class by students in
advance of the module or topic to which they are connected.
Exercises - Exercises are step-by-step tasks that students do on computer systems in
WelTec’s labs. There are tasks to do and questions to answer.
Guided Tours - These show step-by-step tasks needed to complete a job. Most steps are
accompanied by a screen capture showing what should happen when directions are
followed. Students are given the full text and screen captures for all guided tours for their
reference and use.
Demonstrations - Sometimes the students will be shown an instance of technology that they
should know about but are not expected to use it in an exercise. As with Guided Tours,
students also have the full text and screen captures for Demonstrations for their reference
and use.
Class discussions - To identify areas of weakness, to utilise student expertise and to
consolidate the theory.
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES
You need to become familiar with the assessment procedures for your courses and this
Programme. Overall Programme procedures are given below. There may also be course
specific assessment procedures and requirements noted in your Course Outlines.
Please note that all activities that contribute towards your final course grades, and therefore
your qualification completion, are known as assessments (summative assessments to be
precise). There are many different types of assessment activities your tutors use in your
courses.
The WelTec Academic Regulations section 7 require that you:
make yourself available to undertake all summative assessment items at the time
and place stipulated by the teaching staff responsible for the course
act with integrity (honesty) during assessments. You are expected to:
o Submit material that is your own original work
o Collaborate only as permitted
o Acknowledge contributions from other sources by using APA reference format
(failure to do this correctly may be regarded as plagiarism)
o Keep written and electronic work secure to prevent others from accessing and
copying work
o Understand the definition of academic dishonesty and the consequences of
breaching the regulations (see Academic Regulations S12 Dishonest Practice).
WelTec conducts assessments within rules set out in the following regulations and policies:
The Academic Regulations 2013
o Examination Rules
o Aegrotat regulations
o Grades
o Results
o Challenging Assessment Decisions
o Dishonest Practice in Assessment
o Appeals
Wellington Institute of Technology - 2013 HV4458 Programme Handbook February 2013
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