Independent Study Courses are
great for some people.....
... and not
so great for others.
Independent Study Courses are good for someone
who:
* Just can't get to campus on
a regular schedule (or at all)
* Can set one's own goals
* Knows how to acheive her/his
goals in a timely manner
* Needs to complete a course
soon
* Is a good reader
Independent Study Courses might not be so good
for someone who:
* Needs a lot of interaction
with teachers and fellow students
* Is very shy about asking
for clarification
* Needs regular, strict
deadlines in order to achieve goals
How does one "Manage" an Independent Study Course?
* Set aside time to work on the course every week,
and DO IT
* Get started right away
* Set regular, short-term
goals
* Reward yourself when you achieve each goal
* If you fall behind, focus on ONLY the NEXT assignment
and do it TODAY
How does the "online" or "Distance
Learning" format help
Independent Study Students?
* The immediate feedback
provided in THIS course helps
it flow smoothly and keeps you on track
* Many assignments are small
ones, allowing you to achieve
a goal
in a reasonable amount of time (part of a day)
* With the textboook + online
resources, there is some
format
that appeals to most learning styles
Questions about this course, click here to contact the instructor