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The Preparatory Year Programme

Student Handbook

Faculty of Nursing

Version 1.0 July 2011


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Contents

Welcome from the Dean......................................................................................................... 3Section 1 Purpose of the Preparatory Year Programme .................................................. 4Aim of the Preparatory Year Programme ................................................................................. 4Requirements for successful progression ................................................................................. 4Your BUE details ...................................................................................................................... 5Your Personal Tutor ................................................................................................................. 5Section 2 Subject Knowledge............................................................................................. 6Tracking and reviewing your progress on the Preparatory Year Programme ........................... 6Essential BUE documents to guide your development as an Independent Learner ................. 7Section 3 English Language............................................................................................... 9Develop your English language proficiency to be an effective Independent Learner................ 9Know your English Module ....................................................................................................... 9Section 4 Learner Skills .................................................................................................... 10What are Independent Learning Skills? .................................................................................. 10BUE workshops to support your development as an Independent Learner ............................ 11Study Skills required to be an effective Independent Learner ................................................ 12BUE Study Guides .................................................................................................................. 13Section 5 Learner Support................................................................................................ 14BUE Support Services ............................................................................................................ 14BUE eServices ....................................................................................................................... 15Section 6 Personal Tutoring ............................................................................................. 17Meeting with your Personal Tutor ........................................................................................... 17What you must do ................................................................................................................... 17The role of your Personal Tutor .............................................................................................. 17Section 7 - Record of Meetings with Your Personal Tutor................................................ 18Section 8 Know Your Campus.......................................................................................... 24Campus map .......................................................................................................................... 24Campus facilities .................................................................................................................... 25


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Welcome from the Dean

Welcome to the Preparatory Year Programme in the Faculty of Nursing.

BUE degree programmes offer a unique learning experience in Egypt for they provide an

opportunity to take advantage of studying within a British context and to obtain a British

degree from a leading British university. This requires students to have the necessary skills tostudy within a British system and to take full advantage of the opportunities offered by it.

The Preparatory Year Programme aims to support the development of your knowledge and

independent learning skills so that you can successfully progress onto a degree programme

at BUE. The knowledge and skills that you will develop in the Preparatory Year Programme

include:

1. Subject Knowledge

2. English Language Skills

3. Learner Skills including Study Skills

4. To learn how to think not what to think

By successfully completing the requirements of the Preparatory Year Programme we believe

that you will have the knowledge and skills to enter a BUE degree programme.

The Preparatory Year Student Handbook lists the different elements that you must complete

successfully to pass the Preparatory Year Programme. It sets out the key areas that will help

you understand the Preparatory Year Programme and to ensure your future success on a

BUE degree programme.

In time, you should also refer to the University Student Handbook, which provides detailed

information about the requirements of studying at BUE, as well as the General Academic

Regulationsand Examination and Assessment Regulationswhich set out the regulations of

the University.

We look forward to supporting you develop the knowledge and skills required for a successful

academic career at the BUE and in your future career.

Professor Cheherezade GhaziFaculty of Nursing

The British University in Egypt

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Section 1 Purpose of the Preparatory Year Programme

Aim of the Preparatory Year Programme

The Preparatory Year Programme will prepare you for a British system of undergraduate

study and will help you to qualify to enter a degree programme at the BUE. It does this byhelping you to develop four key areas:

1. Subject Knowledge

2. English Language Skills

3. Learner Skills including Study Skills

4. To learn how to think not what to think

This way of learning may be very different from how you have learnt before. The Preparatory

Year Programme will help you develop the skills needed to be an effective independent

learner. It is important that you take full advantage of the opportunities offered by it.

Requirements for successful progression

By the end of the Preparatory Year Programme you must have completed and passed all the

modules in the Preparatory Year Programme to progress to Year 1 of a degree programme at

BUE.

To help you pass the Preparatory Year Programme it is important that you do the following:

Make sure you complete these requirements

All students must:Preparatory Year

Programme Student

Handbook

attend the Faculty induction

ensure you have a BUE ID, e-mail and a Personal Tutor Page 5

know which modules you must complete each semester, have all the module

documentation, and successfully pass each modulePage 6

know which English module you need to complete each semester Page 9

ensure you have all the essential BUE documentation Pages 6 & 7

develop the skills of independent learning Pages 10 & 12

attend the BUE Learner Development Workshops Page 11

use the Library, eLearning and support services effectively Pages 13, 14, 15 & 16

meet your Personal Tutor three times a semester in weeks 1, 4 & 6 Pages 17-23


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Your BUE details

Complete the table below as you obtain the required information

My BUE Details

Name:BUE ID number:

BUE e-mail:

Programme of study:

Level of English module:

Your Personal Tutor

You will be allocated a Personal Tutor at induction - complete the table below as you obtain the required information

My Personal Tutor

Name of Personal Tutor:

Office number:

Email address:

Telephone:

Office hours:

Sunday:

Monday:

Tuesday:

Wednesday:

Thursday:


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Section 2 Subject Knowledge

Tracking and reviewing your progress on the Preparatory Year Programme

To be an effective independent learner you need to track and review your progress to ensure

that you pass all the modules in the Preparatory Year Programme.

Check the eLearning system for the required information and complete the following table for

all of your modules in the Preparatory Year.

Complete the table below as you obtain the required information

Semester 1

Write the details to show that you have each item

Module

codeModule Title

C

reditValue

Module

S

pecification

W

eeklyPlan

A

ssessment

Schedule

A

ssessment

Criteria

Exam

Timetable

R

eadingList

ENGL05X05 English - Upper Intermediate 10

Semester 2


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Essential BUE documents to guide your development as an Independent Learner

At the start of the academic year/semester you must ensure that you have the required

documents. These are needed for you to be a member of the BUE, to help you understand

the BUE and the Preparatory Year Programme, and to organise your studies.

Collect the documentation listed in the table and complete the last column to show that you have a copy

Document Where do I get it?

to showthat you have

the documentPersonal

BUE ID card Student Affairs In Induction Week

305, Building E During the Semester

BUE email address & password See page 15 of this Handbook

Library account The Library

A copy of your timetable Student Registration System (SRS)

http://srs.bue.edu.eg/bue/default.aspx

University

BUE Student Handbook BUE website

http://www.bue.edu.eg/Articles.aspx?Article=113&M=2.1

BUE Generic Assessment Criteria BUE Student Handbook


General Academic Regulations BUE website


Exam & Assessment Regulations BUE website


BUE Style Guide

Library websitehttp://lib.bue.edu.eg/wiki/index.php/Information_Literacy_Skills

Faculty, Department & Programme

Faculty/Departmental induction

programme

Sent by email

Student Affairs

Faculty/Departmental Handbook eLearning

http://elearning.bue.edu.eg/

Programme Specification eLearning


Module Specifications eLearning


Weekly module outlines eLearning


Module assessment schedules eLearning


Module assessment criteria eLearning

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These documents are important because they:

set out what you have to learn

set out how you will be assessed

support you to develop academic honesty

set out the rules and regulations for study at BUE The University operates according to General Academic Regulations which set out the

requirements for all students in the University.

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Section 3 English Language

Develop your English language proficiency to be an effective Independent Learner

All teaching and assessment at BUE is in English. To be a successful independent learner

you need to have a high level of English language proficiency and to be able to use

sophisticated academic English.

All Preparatory Year students must complete and pass the appropriate English language

modules. Completion of the English Language Programme is a requirement for graduation.

The English Language Programme consists of four modules:

English Module IELTS Equivalency on entry

Intermediate 4.0

Upper Intermediate 5.5

Advanced 6.5

Advanced Writing

You will need to attend all classes and work independently to develop your English language

skills and improve your level.

Know your English Module

To ensure that you pass your English modules, and progress, you will need to attend all

English language classes and complete the required independent study.

Complete the table below in the first teaching week of each semester

Module Code Module Title English Tutor Room

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3


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Section 4 Learner Skills

What are Independent Learning Skills?

It is important that you develop independent learning skills during the Preparatory Year. They

are required for successful study on a BUE degree programme as well as by future

employers.

As an independent learner at BUE you are expected to have these skills:

Motivation

apply your knowledge and skills to succeed in your chosen degree programme

set goals and targets

expand your interest in your area of study by reading widely and independently

Time Management use your time effectively

study for at least 35 hours a week including lectures, seminars and private study

attend all time-tabled sessions

complete work outside the classroom as part of private study hours

be able to manage lots of things at the same time

Learner Skills

use sophisticated and academic English to communicate your knowledge in the required

format

apply appropriate Study Skills and understand how to improve your learning potential

search, evaluate and use information in support of an argument

work effectively on your own and with others

make effective use of libraries, eLearning and the internet

ensure academic honesty at all times

Reflection apply your knowledge and skills to practical situations in the real world

identify your strengths, weaknesses and areas for development

accept and use feedback to develop your understanding and learning

make an appointment with your Personal Tutor, or attend an academic skills workshop, ifyou are struggling academically


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BUE workshops to support your development as an Independent Learner

Preparatory Year students are required to attend a number of compulsory workshops to help

them understand the Preparatory Year Programme and to develop their independent learning

skills.

You must attend the workshops listed below:Review the workshops listed in the table and complete the last column to show that you attended them

Induction Workshops

# Session When? Delivered by

to show thatyou have

attended thesession

1 Faculty/Departmental Induction The Faculty

2 Library Induction The Library

3 eLearning Induction The Faculty

4 English Programme Induction English Department

Review the workshops listed in the table and complete the last column to show that you attended them

Semester 1 Workshops



attended thesession

5 Health & Safety Induction The Faculty

6 An introduction to Study Skills The Faculty

7 An introduction to using Library Resources - 1 The Library8 An introduction to Academic Honesty The Faculty

9 Revision Techniques The Faculty

Review the workshops listed in the table and complete the last column to show that you attended them

Semester 2 Workshops



attended thesession

10 Using Library Resources - 2 The Library11 Revision Techniques The Faculty

12 Progression Planning The Faculty


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Study Skills required to be an effective Independent Learner

You have skills which can be developed and used to help you study effectively, including:

Learning Strategies

Understanding how to learn from a variety of methods involving lectures, tutorials,projects, team & pair work

Planning private study time and using it efficiently

Making effective use of eLearning

Revising and preparing for exams and assessments

Research Skills

Developing information seeking and research skills

using libraries, the internet and othersources, including the advice and guidance of Library and academic staff

Selecting and evaluating information to support critical thinking

Reading, Listeningand Speaking Skills

Reading for understanding

Developing note-taking techniques

Planning and giving oral presentations

Writing Skills

Becoming aware of the conventions and layout of the types of writing for the modules youare now taking and the module(s) to which you will progress

Recognising the stages in writing such as planning, drafting, editing, and proof-reading

Ensuring accuracy in sentence structure, spelling, punctuation and appropriate use ofparagraphs

Academic Honesty

Ensuring the correct acknowledgment of the work of others and the avoidance ofplagiarism

Spend time developing your Study Skills!


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BUE Study Guides

There are a number of Study Guides that will support you to develop your Study Skills and

Independent Learning Skills.

Study Guides are available on the Library website and cover the following areas:

Review the Study Guides listed in the table and complete the last column to show that you have used them

Study Guidehttp://lib.bue.edu.eg/wiki/index.php/Library_Study_Guides

to show thatyou have used

the Study Guide

Learning Strategies

Study Skills definition

Critical Thinking definition

Learning at University

Time ManagementWorking in groups/teams

Research Skills

Research skills

Effective internet searching

Reading, Listening and Speaking Skills

Active reading

Note taking

Presentation skillsWriting Skills

Essay planning

Revision and Exam Skills

Planning revision

Revising for exams

Taking exams

Understanding the question

Academic HonestyBUE Style Guide

Academic honesty and how to avoid plagiarism
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Section 5 Learner Support

BUE Support Services

The University has a number of support services available to students to support their

development as independent learners. Services include:

Support for Learning

The Libraryhttp://lib.bue.edu.eg/wiki/index.php/Main_Page

Refer to the Library website to see the range of resources available.

eLearninghttp://eLearning.bue.edu.eg/

Refer to the eLearning website to see the range of resources available.

Support for English Language

The Writing Centre - Building Dhttp://research.bue.edu.eg/writingcentreRefer to the Writing Centre website to see the range of support available.

The Advising and Language Support Office (ALSO) Office 107, Building D

Make an appointment, if you require further support with English language issues or

advice on independent learning strategies for developing your English language.

The Language Laboratory Second Floor, Building B

Make use of the Language Laboratory facilities to improve your English language skills.

Computer Assisted Language Learning Computer Laboratory 2, Building BA range of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) material is available to enable

students to improve their English Language skills.

Support for IT, Maths and Physics

Workshops for IT, Maths and Physics

Find out from your Module Leader or Personal Tutor what workshops are available in your

Faculty to develop your IT, Maths and Physics skills.

Support for Students with Disabilities

If you have a disability and you feel you need support, please see your Personal Tutor.

Welfare Support

The Welfare Counsellor Office G15, Building G

If there are personal issues affecting your studies, please make and appointment to see

the Welfare Counsellor.
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BUE eServices

To be an effective independent learner at BUE it is important that you make full use of the

BUE eServices.

You must ensure that you use the following:

the BUE email system

the BUE eLearning system

the BUE Student Record System (SRS)

Below are instructions on how to access the different BUE eServices.

BUE email How to create a BUE email address (Live@edu)

a. Your email address [email protected], where 'username' is your First Name

followed by yourBUE ID number

b. For example, if your first name is Ahmed and your BUE ID number is 110200 then

your BUE email address will [email protected]

How to logon to the BUE webmail (Live@edu)

a. From any internet browser go tohttp://outlook.com

b. Outlook live email will open and request your email address & password

c. Enter your full BUE email address and the default password 1234567

d. Set your local time zone

e. To change the default password, contact the IT Support Office in the Computer Labs,

Building B

BUE eLearning How to access the BUE eLearning system

a. From any internet browser go tohttp://elearning.bue.edu.eg

b. At the first page in the top-right hand corner you will find Login

c. Click on Login to proceed

d. Enter your user name this is the first part of your email address (e.g. Ahmed110200)

e. Enter the default password 1234567

f. To change the default password, contact the IT Support Office in the Computer Labs,

Building B
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BUE Student Record System (SRS) How to access the BUE SRS

a. Once you have activated your BUE email an email from the SRS administrative team

will be sent to your email with your SRS login information

b. From any internet browser go to http://srs.bue.edu.eg

c. Enter the user name & password which was provided in the email sent by the SRSadministrative team

d. Click on the Student option

e. You will now have access to your SRS student profile and your course timetable

BUE wireless network system How to access the BUE Wireless services

a. Setup up your wireless device to scan for wireless networks

b. A wireless network named BUE will appear in your list

c. Connect to BUE wireless network then open your internet browser & go to any website

d. An authentication page will appear, enter your user BUE name & password. These are

the same as the ones used for the eLearning login

How to print on campus

Printing facilities are available in the Computer Labs in Building B. You can print in black and

white.

You need to pay for your printing and can recharge your account at the IT Support Office,

located in the Computer Labs in Building B.

IT Support Office

This is located in the Computer Labs in Building B.

It is open from 9.00am to 4.30pm Sunday to Thursday and provides support and advice to

students on all aspects of BUE eServices.
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Section 6 Personal Tutoring

Meeting with your Personal Tutor

All Preparatory Year students are formally required to meet their Personal Tutors three times

(or more) a semester. The meetings should take place in teaching weeks 1, 4 and 6 of each

semester. A formal record of these meetings must be kept by students and this must be

signed by your Personal Tutor.

What you must do

Make sure that you know who your Personal Tutor is and when you can meet him or her.

Each meeting with your Personal Tutor will last about 30 minutes. Before you meet your

Personal Tutor you need to think about what you need to discuss with him or her. You must

record the outcomes of each meeting.The role of your Personal Tutor

You will be allocated a Personal Tutor in Induction Week. Your Personal Tutor will discuss

with you your development as an independent learner including:

Your achievement and progress

your achievement and progress on different modules

your attendance and punctuality

attendance at workshops

Your development as an Independent Learner your independent study habits and learner skills

your use of the library, eLearning and IT facilities

your participation in student activities

Your English language skills

English language skills

Your support needs

things that you find difficult or do not understand

issues that may be affecting your ability to study

your support needs Maths, Physics, IT, English, Dyslexia, Disability

Your progression plans

your progression plans


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Section 7 - Record of Meetings with Your Personal TutorComplete and sign this record at the end of your meeting with your Personal Tutor. Ensure you keep a copy.

Record of Meeting with Personal Tutor: Semester 1 Meeting 1

High school

certificate

Thanawia Amma IGCSE American Diploma Other

High school

grades

English language

moduleIntermediate Upper Intermediate Advanced Advanced Writing

Key strengths

Areas for

development

including any

support needs

Actions to be

completed by the

student or tutor

Tutors signature Date

Students

signature

Date


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Complete and sign this record at the end of your meeting with your Personal Tutor. Ensure you keep a copy.


English language


Key achievements

Areas for

development

including any

support needs

Actions to be

completed by the

student or tutor

Progression plans


Students

signature

Date


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English language


Key achievements

Areas for

development

including any

support needs

Actions to be

completed by the

student or tutor

Progression plans


Students

signature

Date


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English language


Key achievements

Areas for

development

including any

support needs

Actions to be

completed by the

student or tutor

Progression plans


Students

signature

Date


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English language


Key achievements

Areas for

development

including any

support needs

Actions to be

completed by the

student or tutor

Progression plans


Students

signature

Date


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English language


Key achievements

Areas for

development

including any

support needs

Actions to be

completed by the

student or tutor

Progression plans


Students

signature

Date


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Section 8 Know Your Campus

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Campus facilities

Facility Building RoomMap

Reference

Faculties and Departments

The Faculty of BAEPS G 6

The Faculty of Engineering A&B 4&5The Faculty of ICS G 6

The English Department D 3

BUE Administration

Quality & Validation E 2

Student Affairs Office E 2

Finance Office E 2

Library & Group Study Areas

The Library E Lower Floor 2

Group Study Room A A232 4

Group Study Room G G8 6

Student SupportBook Store & Printing

Book Store TBC

Copy Centre A 4

Careers

Careers Advisor G G15 6

English Language

The Advising and Language Support Office D D107 3

The Writing Centre D 202 3

The Language Laboratory B 304 5

Computer Assisted Language Learning B Lab 2 5

ITComputer Labs B 3

rdFloor 5

IT Support Office B 5

Welfare & Medical

The Welfare Counsellor G G15 6

Medical Clinics A&G 4&6

Student Activities and Student Union

Student Activities Department G G15 6

Student Union G G15 6

Sports Facilities 8

Food and Telephone Outlets

Beanos

CilantroLa Poire A 4

Arabiata 8

McDonalds

Vodaphone

Bank

Arab African International Bank E 2

ATM - AAIB A 4

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