Katie Gray Adult Education, E-Learning, News 0
Self-directed learning is where an individual takes responsibility for their own learning, and doesn’t follow a structured approach as set out in a traditional learning environment. The process of self-directed learning is split into the following: Assessing the needs and readiness for learning Identifying learning goals Engaging in the learning process Self evaluation This self-directed […]
Katie Gray Adult Education, E-Learning, IQA 0
Are you looking to become an Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) to help ensure assessment is consistent, fair and accurate for all learners? With salaries reaching around £35,000 there is a lot of competition when applying for an IQA role. Let’s have a look at the qualifications you can take to get you on the right […]
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Mental health in the workplace is a topic that is being talked about more and more at the moment. Awareness has generally improved and people are starting to realise the impact of stress within their jobs. Good mental health is extremely important so that we can lead the best life possible. It allows us to […]
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Being an Assessor is not always an easy role. With there being so many different types of learner, it can be challenging to create an assessment plan to meet everyone’s needs. Some people learn best using visual stimulation, others learn best by listening. If you have a learner with a visual impairment, you need to […]
There is no getting away from how much the pandemic has overhauled the education system. Teachers have had to adapt to remote lessons almost overnight, and technology has revolutionised teaching. Digital solutions have quickly been implemented in order to fill the gap left by lockdowns and social distancing measures. Whilst this shift wasn’t unexpected, it […]
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After the global pandemic that we are all living in, children going to school feels like a distant memory. It is almost a novelty, and something that many parents took for granted. The importance of the role that teachers carry out has become more significant, and parents are a lot more sympathetic towards them. This […]
We all procrastinate, no matter how much we tell ourselves that we won’t. 5 minutes of watching TV before getting back to what we were working on just doesn’t happen. 3 hours later and we find ourselves hooked on that Netflix series, and work is just a distant memory. Studying at home is not easy, […]
Katie Gray Adult Education, E-Learning, News 0
Online learning can often feel very challenging. You have to be a very driven individual in order to manage your time effectively and complete your course. However, you aren’t on your own! Although online learning may seem hard at first, our tutors are always on the end of the phone to help. We have also […]
Katie Gray Adult Education, E-Learning 0
Even though most of us left school quite some time ago, we never stop learning new skills. Learning is a life-long process, and no matter what age you are at, investing in your education is important. There are lots of twists and turns that we come across throughout life, giving us new opportunities to develop […]
The word ‘effective’ has several different connotations depending on the context it is applied to. We are going to look at how successful online courses are at producing the desired result; a pass, and a qualification that you are proud of. Whatever your reason for studying, the outcome is the same. The main benefit of […]