Department of Education, Unit Catalogue 2010/11 |
ED20419: Open, distance and online learning |
 Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Intermediate |
| Period: | This unit is available in... |
| Semester 1 |
| Assessment:
| CW 80%, OR 20% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
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| Description:
| Aims: The aim of this unit is to introduce the key stages in the design, development and delivery of distance and open learning courses for coach (and more general) educational purposes. Examples of sport and coaching courses will be used to exemplify these issues. Learning Outcomes: On completion of this unit participants will be able to: * Use one of the key theories in open, distance or online learning to design an open, distance or online learning course (either in a generic sense and in relation to a physical education and coaching context) * Describe the key stages in design, development and delivery of a distance, online or open learning programme through the design of a specific course or learning resource (in an area of coaching, sport or general educational interest) * Select and apply appropriate media in their design of an open or distance learning course * Produce an outline open, distance or online course using approaches discussed in this unit * Reflect on the process of designing an open, distance or online course. Skills: Self-directed learning (F/A) (key skill) Problem analysis and reflection (T/F/A) (intellectual skill) Independent and team working (F) (key skill) Oral presentation (F/A) (key skill) Written communication (F/A) (key skill). Content: Key elements of open, distance and online learning. Design models and pedagogies for open, distance and online learning courses. Stages in the design process. Affordances and selection of media. Developing and delivering open and distance learning courses. |