Course description
Aim The overall aim of this course is to improve the participant's results in all areas of study. Immediate goals include:   Improved day-to-day learning habits by internalising* a practical working platform Improved learning awareness (metacognitive level) by getting to understand the dynamics of human potential and the learning processes in the brain Improved communicative skills in general, and in English in particular Click |Book introduction| in the menu above to get a more complete picture of the aim of the course.
For whom? This course is ideal for anyone who wants to master lifelong learning in a complex globalized world, especially those who want to study for an academic career. Prerequisites Course participation requires a great deal of motivation, and basic English skills corresponding with ForumEducation level 3. Free tests are available on our test site Test Your English Now. Resources The Seven Keys to Self-reliant Learning (book, 70 pages) A creative on-line course room with materials and tools Motivation Course participation requires a great deal of motivation, but motivation is also boosted naturally as the course progresses. Planning Learning to plan one's work is an important part of the course, so there is a lot of focus on the Learning log, which is one of the dynamic features of the course room. However, as the way to expert self-reliant learning goes through "the eye of the needle", the book has a structured step-by-step outline that the learner is expected to follow. Method Gather relevant information for both conscious and subconscious processing - Reading the book Consolidate/develop/consolidate "the state of the continuous interplay between your heredity and your environment" - Learning by doing Continuous assessment Continuous evaluation Assessment The main focus is on self-assessment by reflection, learning log analyses, peer reviews, tests, and quizzes. Evaluation The main focus is on self-evaluation by analyses of working routines and learning strategies.