A foundation courses for anyone working in education industries, not just teaching and not just maintream education. This course is designed to push the boundaries and expand your perspective on education industries and opportunities for work in such industries.

With its emphasis on hands-on, experiential learning, this course is any of the following:

• Basic training course for educators or trainers who are interested in a broad based perspective on education.
• A foundation for people to work in education marketing, administration, management, services or supplies
• As a supplement or complement to education certificates, diplomas or degrees.
• Anyone wanting to start a school, small or large.

Education comes in many different shapes and forms, and traditional education systems do not suit everyone. Some people simply don’t learn as well in a highly structured or conventional situation. Sometimes, a parent or employer seeks a different kind of learning: perhaps one that is more focused on the capacity to be innovative and creative and less focused on learning facts and skills; or learning that is more based on developing problem-solving skills. Also, there is a worldwide increasing demand for more flexible forms of delivery or multi-model education. We have designed this course for educators and trainers who want to develop the skills and broader perspective that will help them meet these new and changing demands. It will help you develop alternative education strategies and alternative educational options to meet the changing needs of students and employers.

Course Content:

• Six modules as outlined below.
• You must successfully complete an assignment for each lesson in each of these modules; and sit and pass a closed book exam at conclusion of each of the six modules
• Exams may be sat anywhere in the world. Additional exam fees apply as you come to each exam

CLASSROOM DELIVERY SKILLS BWR006

The course contains eight lessons:

1. Interpersonal Communication in Education

2. Listening Skills

3. Understanding Motivation

4. Motivational Factors

5. Applying Motivation to Education

6. Stress Management

7. Conflict Management

8. Mediation and Negotiation

COURSE WRITING BGN107

There are 8 lessons in this module as follows:

1. Bases for Education

2. Course Writing Methodologies

3. Level of Study

4. Curriculum Documentation

5. Course Materials

6. Course Material Creation

7. Reviewing and Updating Courses

8. Recognition and Accreditation

9. Application and Implementation.

DELIVERING DISTANCE EDUCATION BGN108

There are nine lessons in this module as follows:

1. Scope and Nature of Distance Education –how it is different

2. Getting the student started

3. Supporting Students

4. Real Time Support

5. Managing Resources

6. Assessment

7. Student Administration

8. Communication Skills

9. Supporting Graduates

EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY BPS105

There are eight lessons in this module as follows:

1. Introduction –Development & Learning Theory

2. Behavioural Learning

3. Information Processing

4. Memory Retention & Loss

5. Individual Needs

6 Constructivist Learning

7. Motivation

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY BPS210

There are ten lessons in this module as follows:

1. Theoretical Approaches and Key Concepts

2. Early Childhood – Cognitive & Social Development in the First 6 Years

3. Middle Childhood – Cognitive, Moral & Social Development in the Primary School Years

4. Challenges of Middle Childhood

5. Adolescence – Cognitive, Moral & Social Development

6. Challenges of Adolescence

7. Adulthood - Cognitive and Psychosocial Development in Early and Middle Adulthood

8. Challenges of Adulthood

9. Late Adulthood - Cognitive and Psychosocial Changes in the Elderly

10. Challenges of Late Adulthood

WORKSHOP I

There are 3 lessons in this module, each requiring the student to complete a problem-based learning project:

1. Workplace Tools, Equipment and Materials - Identifying and describing the operation of tools and equipment used in the workplace; routine maintenance of tools and equipment; identifying and comparing materials used in the workplace; using different materials to perform workplace tasks.

2. Workplace Skills - Determining key practical skills in the workplace; identifying and comparing commonly-performed workplace tasks; determining acceptable standards for workplace tasks; implementing techniques for improving workplace efficiency.

3. Workplace Safety - Identifying health and safety risks in the workplace; complying with industry OH&S standards; developing safety guidelines for handling dangerous items.