Information About Learning Methods

• 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.

• * 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.