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Development of Academic Skills in Higher Education

Code 11793
Year 1
Semester S1
ECTS Credits 3
Workload TP(30H)
Scientific area Psychology
Entry requirements not aplly
Mode of delivery Face-to-face
Learning outcomes It is expected that students developed self-regulatory skills of learning and interpersonal relationships anchored in facilitating the processes of adaptation to higher education. At the end of the course students should be able to:
1. Reflect on their academic experience in higher education;
2. Understand different processes of self-regulated learning;
3. Develop a planning process focused on self-awareness and interpersonal relationships;
4. Reflect on ethical issues in practical aspects of academic experience;
5. Explore and test academic and interpersonal plans.
Syllabus 1. Adaptation to university: personal, social and learning factors
2. Self-regulated learning skills (e.g. goal setting, time management, strategy choice, organization and processing of information)
3. Skills of communication and management of interpersonal relationships (e.g. assertiveness, problem solving)
Main Bibliography . Freeman, R. P., & Stone T. (2006). Study skills for psychology: Succeeding in your degree. London: Sage Publications.
.Hirisch, G. (2001). Helping College Students Succeed. A Model for Effective Intervention. Philadelphia: Brunner Routledge.
.Plummer, D. (2005). Helping adolescents and adults to build self-esteem: a photocopiable resource book. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
.Rosário, P., Núñez, J. & Pienda, J. (2006). Cartas do Gervásio ao seu umbigo. Comprometer-se com o estudar na universidade. Coimbra: Almedina.
. Sokol, B. W., Grouzet, F.M.E. & Müller, U. (Eds.). (2013). Self-Regulation and Autonomy. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2020-01-28

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