Orientation Schedule

UNIT 2: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ICT

2.1 Introduction to ICTs and computers

2.2 Definition of terminologies

2.3 Types of computers

2.4 Computer systems and its parts

2.5 Computer software (Office)/IT resource NetOne

2.6 Internet and its applications/Google meet/zoom

2.7 Computer security

2.8 ClanED/ UptoDate/Online Library/PubMed

Micheal Katongo/Jonathan Botha

UNIT 3: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ICT

3.1 Communication

1. 3.1.1 Process, modes and types of communication
2. 3.1.2 Principles of communication
3. 3.1.3 Facilitating communication
4. 3.1.4 Barriers to effective communication
5. 3.1.5 Trans culture communication
6. 3.1.6 Interpersonal relationships
7. 3.1.7 Therapeutic communication

Mrs Mzyece

UNIT 4: LEARNING SKILLS

4.1 Communication

1. 4.1.1 Theory of Listening
2. 4.1.2 Active listening
3. 4.1.3 Critical thinking
4. 4.1.4 Barriers to listening

Sr Chansa/ Mrs Mwansa

4.2 Understanding and participating in lectures

4.3 Participating in tutorials

4.4 Understanding instructions

4.5 Note-taking

4.6 Laboratory skills

Mr Banda/ Mirriam Mubanga

UNIT 5: READING SKILLS

5.1 The reading process

5.2 Reading strategies (scanning, skimming, surveying text, critical reading)

5.3 Past reading activities (summarizing and note taking) traits of a good reader

Mr Muvwimi

UNIT 6: STUDY SKILLS

6.1 Planning work

6.2 Organizing resources

6.3 Reflection and reflective practice

6.4 Time management

6.5 Individual and group study

Mirriam Mubanga

6.6 Planning work

1. 6.6.1 Preparation for examinations
2. 6.6.2 Understanding examination rubrics
3. 6.6.3 Writing examinations
4. 6.6.4 Examination malpractice

Ms. Chisunka/Ms. Lumingu

UNIT 7: ACADEMIC WRITING

7.1 General principles of writing

7.2 Structure and writing styles

7.3 Report and essay writing; descriptive, argumentative and expository writing

7.4 Writing and expanding information, notes, tables, figures, graphics and diagrams

7.5 Paraphrasing non-linear texts, streamlining, avoiding ambiguities, and irrationalities providing supportive evidence

Mr. Malambo

UNIT 8: INFORMATION AND DIGITAL SKILLS

8.1 General principles of writing

8.2 Structure and writing styles

8.3 Report and essay writing; descriptive, argumentative and expository writing

1. 8.3.1 Plagiarism/ Turnitin software
2. 8.3.2 Intellectual property rights digital referencing tools

Librarian/ Mr Mayondi

UNIT 9: FACULTY ORIENTATION

9.0 HPCZ indexing process

HPCZ Representative

9.1 Introduction to faculty staff

9.2 List of courses

9.3 Class attendance/ CAs

9.4 Student registration timeline

9.5 Student indexing

HoDs