Department of Education, Unit Catalogue 2009/10 |
ED30157: Distance & open learning |
 Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Honours |
| Period: | Semester 2 |
| Assessment:
| OR 20%, PF 80% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
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| Description: | Aims: The aims of this unit are to develop an awareness of the issues relating to creating and delivering open and distance learning programme for coaches. Learning Outcomes: Students completing this unit will: understand the philosophies and theories of distance and open learning; appreciate system, design and operational considerations of a distance or open learning programme; and recognise the major issues of distance education, both in a generic context and in a physical education and coaching context. Skills: The following skills are either taught (T) and/or facilitated (F) and/or assessed (A) in this unit: * Self-directed learning (F/A) * Problem analysis, research and reflection (F/A) * Independent and team working (F) * Oral presentation (A) * Written communication (A) Content: The practical and theoretical bases of distance and open learning will be examined. Operational systems in distance and open learning systems will be explored, such as planning, developing self-instructional materials, learner support, interactivity, modes of learning, and methods and strategies of teaching or coaching. Major underlying issues and problems involved relating to a physical education coaching context will be examined through the development and discussion of individual projects. |