These following materials have been developed for the specific study needs of students from years 10 through to twelve.
Taking Off – making the most of year 10 (pdf - 532 kb).
Designed to encourage students to commence this year with a greater sense of purpose. It is hoped that this will enable them to begin to […]
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Glossary
ESL: English as a Second Language.
FACULTY: Faculties are generally made up of several departments which organise the teaching and administration of the actual subjects in each discipline.
FEE PLACE: An enrolment in a university course where the student is responsible for the full cost of the fees. These places are not covered by a government subsidy. […]
Talk About Uni publications
The following publications will soon be available to download from this page in PDF format for classroom use.
The Uni Book
This is a booklet for year 10 students, providing helpful information about tertiary study and demystifying the transition from high school to university. Issues covered include preparing for university life, assistance with course and subject selection, […]
Activity 2: is uni 4 u?
Download the activity sheet (pdf, 198 kB)
Aim: To recognise the range of activities available at university and to see university as a lifestyle experience as well as an academic and vocational one.
Objectives: To identify the aspects of life they already enjoy or might like to pursue in the future. To develop awareness of what […]
Activity 1b: case studies
Download the activity sheet (pdf, 290 kB)
Aim: To raise awareness of the place of university in planning post-school pathways.
Objectives: To formulate an educational pathway for an imaginary person. To demonstrate this knowledge in a real situation.
Timing: […]
Activity 1a: stairway to success
Download the activity sheet (pdf, 36 kB)
Aim: To encourage students to identify steps involved in choosing a career and lifestyle in the future.
Objectives: To place in chronological order a range of activities needed to reach a career.
Timing: 15-20 minutes
Materials: 1 copy per student of the Activity Sheet
Notes: In pairs or small […]
Classroom activities
Talk About Uni activities have been designed to inspire thought and discussion about future education and life goals. There is a particular focus on the step-by-step planning required to successfully complete years 11 and 12 and the move into post-secondary school life.
The pen and paper activities are offered as both individual lesson plans and in […]
The Talk About Uni website
For more information about this resource, please email shanyak@unimelb.edu.au or fbussey@unimelb.edu.au.
Resources for teachers
Reports and research
Grad Stats and Grad Files:
http://www.graduatecareers.com.au/content/view/full/24 Statistics provided by Graduate Careers Australia.
Richard James, Centre for the Study of Higher Education (CSHE), University of Melbourne, Socioeconomic Background and Higher Education Participation: an analysis of school students’ aspirations and expectations, April 2002:
http://www.dest.gov.au/archive/highered/eippubs/eip02_5/eip02_5.pdfThis report reveals appreciable social stratification in the opinions of senior secondary students about the […]
The Talk About Uni kit
Talk About Uni has been developed with flexibility in mind so that schools can choose to engage with the program at a variety of levels. Talk About Uni is supported by the following resources:
Talking about uni
Case studies of students who may have been the first member of their family to go to university.
Classroom […]