Information About Learning Methods
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- Online Online courses are conducted through our online learning site. You can access all course materials through our website, and also complete interactive Self Tests to enhance your understanding of ideas or identify potential weak areas in your knowledge. Assignment submission is through the online assignment submission system.
- E-Learning Similar to online courses, except all course materials are mailed to you on a USB instead of accessed on the internet. Assignment submission is through the online assignment submission system.
- Correspondence Identical content to Online but for the fact that course materials are printed, and Self Assessment Tests are not operating automatically using a computer. SAT's instead are printed as a series of questions at the end of an assignment, then followed by printed answer sheets. This method is slightly more expensive than studying online; but for those who prefer to work with printed notes, it may be the preferred option.
- Note: not all courses are currently available in online and e-learning forms.
How do I receive course materials?
Supplied as material accessed over the internet (You can download and save or print notes if you wish)
Access to materials is fast. A return email is sent with details within 1 working day
Supplied as material accessed from a USB. You don't need to be on the net to access materials
A USB is sent (faster than correspondence course, not as fast as online).
How are assignments submitted?
Assignments are submitted by email
Assignments are submitted by email
What do the course materials include?
Interactive Self Assessment Tests always included.
Extra colour photos and illustrations often included
Interactive Self Assessment Tests always included
Extra colour photos and illustrations often included
What support do I receive?
Full Support services provided –access to tutors, video library, online library, student room etc.
Full Support services provided –access to tutors, video library, online library, student room etc.
What will I receive upon completion of my course?
Statement of attainment or qualification awarded on successful completion
Statement of attainment or qualification awarded on successful completion
- * 5% discount applies to ACS Distance Education Students enrolling in further courses.
- * 5% discount applies if two or more people enrol.
- * Discounts for large groups are available. Price on application.
- * Only one (1) discount per person per enrolment can be claimed at any one time.
WHAT TYPE OF LEARNER ARE YOU?
Well established research shows that different people tend to learn in different ways. If you understand this; you will understand that no college or course is going to be ideal for everyone (If a course is designed to provide the best type of learning for one type of learner -in doing so, it will need to be compromising it's effectiveness in providing a good learning opportunity for others).
Types of Learners
Internationally renowned learning expert, Bernice McCarthy determined four types of learners as follows:
- * Those who ask Why
These people want reasons, they represent around 35% of the population, and will learn best through discussion.
- * Those who ask What
These people just want factual information, and may expect to be “spoon fed”. They account for around 22% of people. The value of their learning experience may be limited by their over emphasis on the facts. Traditional teaching works better here than with the other three types.
- * Those who ask How
Representing around 18% of people, these learners are pragmatic and want to know how things work, then do things with what they learn.
- * Those who ask What If
These people want to explore all the consequences and possibilities. They learn through self discovery. They represent around 25%
While many colleges around the world tend to focus heavily on catering for "those who ask what"; and others on "those who ask how" -many of our courses have a stronger focus on encouraging the student to consider "why" or "what if".
Differences between courses may appear small when you fist approach a school or college; but over the period of study, there can be a big difference in the subtle ways in which you are guided by a teacher, and the course notes laid out before you.
ACS courses are not suited to everyone; no more than any course from any other college; but if your aim is to develop a capacity to adapt and grow beyond your initial studies; we will be more focused on developing habits and capabilities to facilitate that; perhaps more than some other colleges.
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