Sneak Peek
Short Course Learning Skills
Self Paced 20-hour course to help you understand more about the process of learning.
If you or someone you know, has difficulty studying and remembering what you study, this course could make a real difference to how successful you are with learning. It is a course that can help students understand themselves, and in doing so, perform better when they are studying. It may help parents understand their children and result in a more effective and considered approach to their child’s education. Even supervisors, managers, coaches. therapists or leaders who are supervising or advising others, will be better informed and capable of understanding and helping the people they deal with, to learn.
Our 20 hour courses are self paced and will help you understand a topic in a short amount of time. You can work through the course when you like- test yourself with mini-tests along the way. There are extra case studies or research you can undertake if you would really like to get into the topic. Once you have completed the lessons and self assessment tasks, there is a final exam undertaken online- you can then download your personalised certificate.
CONTENTS
Lesson 1 HOW PEOPLE LEARN
Introduction
Gaining Knowledge
Applying Established Theories in Teaching and Learning
Why Do We Need to Know People’s Learning Styles?
Lesson 2 WHAT TO LEARN
Knowing What to Avoid
Be Aware of What You Learn
Valuable Attributes to Learn
Communication
Choosing a Child’s School
Choosing a College or University Course
Trends in Education
Distance Education and Changes in the World
Making the Choice to Study
Lesson 3 WHY LEARN
The Importance of Learning in Children
Middle Childhood and Learning
A Good Foundation is Very Important
Motivation Helps us Learn
Lesson 4 HOW TO LEARN SUCCESSFULLY
More Tips for Learning
Different Learning for Different People
Setting Effective Learning Goals
Develop Good Study Habits
Time Management
Different Methods of Learning for Top Results
Methods of Studying (Learning Systems)
Memory Tips
Tips for Writing and Essays
Reading Text Books Effectively
Taking notes
Preparing for Exams
What Is Motivation?
Understanding motivation
Incentives
Get Started!
How does this course work?
You can enrol at any time.
Once you have paid for the course, you will be able to start straight away.
Study when and where you like. Work through at your own pace.
You can download your study-guide to your smart phone, tablet or laptop to read offline.
There are automated self-assessment tests you can complete at the end of each lesson. You can attempt these as many times as you wish and each time, upon completion, you can see your results. You will need internet access to complete the self assessment tests.
At the end of the course, you are presented with a large assessment which can be attempted online, anywhere, anytime. If you achieve a 60% pass in the exam; you immediately receive a downloadable certificate of completion with your name on it. If you do not achieve a 60% pass rate, you can contact us to re-sit your exam. ( email- admin@acs.edu.au )
Contact us at anytime if you have any issues with the course. admin@acs.edu.au