FET4640 Teaching and Learning in a Flexible Environment (FOEDU)

Units 1.0 (Teacher Educ: Vocational Educa) Band 5

Students cannot gain credit for the same program for FET3210 and FET4640. As the assessments in this course are context-based, it is necessary that participants have a sound appreciation of or access to an actual instructional situation in a formal education, community or industry setting. State law in Queensland (Australia) requires that all adults working/undertaking professional experience/researching with children under the age of 18, in the state of Queensland are required to possess a current suitability card (Blue Card). (See "Other Requirements" for further information.) Also see: http://www.childcomm.qld.gov.au/employment/bluecard/informationSheets.html.

Synopsis

Flexible and distributive learning is fast becoming a key agenda of those involved in education and training contexts. Initially this course introduces the notion of flexible and distributive learning through a pathway of historical investigation. This investigation surveys the emergence of the flexible and distributive trend and attempts to understand the rationale and reasons for pursuit of the emerging agenda. Participants will identify the key elements, which underpin a successful flexible and distributive delivery agenda, and analyse potential barriers and opportunities within their workplace. Identifying and integrating appropriate media are important principles in flexible and distributive environments. This course investigates key considerations involved in determining the merit of various media and follows on to explore and investigate issues of planning and implementing a flexible and distributive learning initiative. NOTES: 1. This course (FET4640) is available through INTERNET DELIVERY ONLY. There are NO print materials for this course. 2. For details of the technical requirements and accessing Internet study materials, please consult the following URL: http://usqconnect.usq.edu.au . Students cannot gain credit for the same program for FET3210 (USQ81221) and FET4640 (USQ81222).