ARE YOU THINKING OF RETURNING TO EDUCATION? THIS IS A FIRST STEP TO A 3^RD LEVEL COURSE

EASY ACCESS….ON YOUR DOOR STEP!!

“LEARNING TO LEARN AT 3^RD LEVEL”  (LEVEL 6 QQI)

PRESENTED THROUGH “THE VIRTUAL COLLEGE”- AN COSAN

AND ACCREDITED BY THE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, CARLOW.

 

A 9 WEEK COURSE BEGINNING ON TUESDAY 5^TH APRIL.    

ONLINE LEARNING WITH TUTORIAL SUPPORTS.

CO-ORDINATED BY SOUTHEND FRC, ACCESS 2000 AND WATERFORD WEXFORD ETB.

 

IF YOU CAN USE A SMART PHONE OR FACEBOOK YOU CAN DO THIS COURSE!

 

 

Induction: 6 hour face to face workshop.

Week 1: 2 hour online session on using the technology.

On line teaching : 2 hours per week over 8 weeks.

On line tutorial: 2 group sessions over the duration of the course.

Workshop: 6 hour face-to-face workshop during the module.

 

Cost of module: €100 – (subsidised by WWETB)

 

This certificate is designed to support learners to develop skills and confidence in preparing for education

at 3^rd level. Students will explore a range of different learning styles and will be introduced to academic reading

and writing; reading techniques and strategies, planning, structuring writing assignments and using academic conventions.

The module will also introduce learners to key ideas in social studies.

The structure of the module as outlined below is based on developing an online community of practice using a blended learning approach.