In order that learners learn in their own time and at their own pace with little or no supervision, self learning materials are designed to facilitate the learning process. Self-directed learning can be challenging, even for the brightest and most motivated students. The course introduces the learner to the need: New challenges and trends; concept of Learning Material and its purposes; essential characteristics of SLMs; general principles of Learning Material Development; process of developing Self Learning Material; structure of Self Learning Materials; producing prototype; validation.
Overview
Syllabus
Week 1 One online graded tutorial and DiscussionWeek 2 One assignment (not for submission) and one online graded tutorialWeek 3 Two online graded tutorialsWeek 4 One assignment and one online graded tutorialWeek 5 Two online graded tutorials and one assignmentWeek 6 One online graded tutorial. One video for solutions of a few assignment problems.Week 7 One assignment (not for submission) and two online graded tutorialsWeek 8 Revision and submission of one Self Learning Material on any topic of learner’s choice
Taught by
Dr. Sunil Dutt