DISTANCE EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT COURSE
COURSE AIMS
Identify differences between various modes of distance education and other forms of education.Determine appropriate methods for communicating with, and motivating action from, new distance education students.Provide effective support services to students undertaking distance education studies.Explain the ways that teachers and students can work together by using effective listening skills, problem solving techniques, empathy and other interactive strategies to maintain effective and meaningful relationships in the learning process.Manage physical and human resources within a distance education program to achieve appropriate benefit for cost expended.Conduct effective assessment of distance education students.Conduct effective administration of distance education students.Improve students’ and teachers’ ability to communicate effectively in a distance education environment.Provide support for graduates upon or following completion of a distance education course.
Duration-100 hours
COURSE STRUCTURE
There are nine lessons in this module as follows:
1. Scope and Nature of Distance Education –how it is different
2. Getting the student started
3. Supporting Students
4. Real Time Support
5. Managing Resources
6. Assessment
7. Student Administration
8. Communication Skills
9. Supporting Graduates
What qualification will I achieve for completing this course?
This is an individual module course. The individual module courses are 100 hour long usually and can be taken on their own or as part of a larger program of study.
If you wish to take an individual module course as a stand alone course, you can elect to sit an optional exam at the end of it.
If you successfully pass the exam and all assignments, you will receive a Statement of Attainment. You can take examinations at a time and location to suit you. If you enrol, you will be sent further information on how to arrange examinations at the end of the course.
If you do not wish to take the exam, you will receive a Course Completion letter when you have passed all assignments.
There is an assignment at the end of each lesson. So for example, if an individual module course contains ten lessons, you will need to complete ten assignments. Assignments can be sent to us via email, post or fax.
Other qualifications, such as certificates, diplomas etc may require examinations to be taken as part of the overall assessment process.
You can find further information on the examinations process by clicking on the “Enrolment” link above.
You can find further information on other courses by clicking on the “Courses” link above.
WHAT YOU WILL DO IN THIS COURSE
Investigate the scope and nature of distance education being used in your country, both by: a/ Government Education Services and b/ Private enterpriseDescribe which method of distance education you think is most appropriate for specified skillsInterview students from the same course or a course in the same field to find what motivates them to complete the course.Give an example of a positive and a negative incentive in an educational setting.Give an example of where a negative incentive may be appropriate and explain why.List three (3) practical ways a teacher might develop inquisitiveness or curiosity amongst studentsExplain how your approach might be different when trying to motivate a perfectionist or high achiever compared to motivating a person with low self esteem or lack of enthusiasmInvestigate 2 other distance educations schools and compare support services in each.Explain how you could increase the capacity of the learning experience to cater to varied individual needs amongst D.E. students studying on line coursesObserve and record listening behaviourDescribe what applications you think chat has for distance educationOutline training needed before using a new tutor (with only classroom teaching experience) as a distance education tutor, who needs to communicate with D.E. students using a variety of different communication methods
More Information on ACS Distance Education and our courses
Who are our tutors?
Our tutors are all highly experienced and professional, knowledgeable in their field of study. We have staff from around the world, enabling us to gain a wide variety of perspectives. We have a school in the UK and in Australia. If you would like to have a look at our tutors, then click on the “The School” in the boxes above and choose “The Staff” option.
Sample Course Notes
Our courses are all written by highly qualified tutors and writers, who also teach on the courses, so know them well. We strive to update our courses and improve them with new information, methods and knowledge on an ongoing basis. If you would like to see examples of some of our courses, then choose the “Enrolment” option above, and then click on “Sample Course Notes”.
What learning method should I choose?
We offer three learning methods – e-learning, correspondence and online. If you are not sure which is the right choose for you, then click on the “Enrolment” box above, then “Learning Methods.”
How Long will it take to complete the course?
This obviously varies from student to student. Some students will have more time for study than others. Some students may work quicker than others, so it is an individual thing. We estimate that most students will take, for example, 4 – 6 months to complete a 100 hour individual module, but we allow up to 12 months for you to complete it.
Longer courses will obviously take longer. You can find more information on the length of time required and so on the “Enrolment” box, then selecting “Terms and Conditions of Enrolment.”
What Do Our Students think of us?
If you would like to read comments from our previous students, then choose the “Enrolment” option above, then “Student Testimonials”.
I don’t think this is the right course for me.
If you’re not sure about this course, then why not look at our wide range of other courses. Click on the “Courses” box above.
You may also wish to design your own course to fit in with exactly what YOU want. To do so, click on the “Enrolment” box, then “Design your Own Course”.
If you would like more advice on a course, then you can contact us and ask a tutor about the courses. You can contact us by calling 0800 328 4723 or +44(0) 384 442752 or emailing info@acsedu.co.uk
Recognition and Accreditation
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Who is ACS Distance Education?
If you want to know more about ACS and our history, then please click on “The School”, then “About us.”
DELIVERING DISTANCE EDUCATION COURSE
*Keep abreast of global changes in education.
*Offer more flexible education.
*Learn about the increasing field of distance education.
*Make use of over 30 years’ experience that ACS DE has in delivering distance education.
*Learn about paper based correspondence courses, online training, video courses, telephone conferencing, e-learning and much more…..
