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This unit specifies the competency required to coordinate, organise and facilitate a distance-based learning process.
Competency Field
Delivery and Facilitation
Application of the Unit
Distance-based learning involves a learner-managed learning process that is facilitated by a trainer/facilitator who is separated from their learner/s by time or place. The emphasis in distance-based learning is on the provision to and use by learner/s of effective learning resources with facilitated guidance, motivation and support from the trainer/facilitator through a range of communication tools.
The competency of coordinating distance-based learning involves organising these learning resources, managing the learning process and reviewing the effectiveness of this delivery mode.
Distance-based learning resources are primarily print-based learning material but may be supplemented by other media such as audio cassette, videotapes, web-based information or CD-ROM.
The design and development of learning resources to be used in distance-based learning is addressed as a separate unit of competency in TAADES502A Design and develop learning resources.
The specifications for distance-based learning are documented in a learning strategy/course and/or learning program/s. (Refer TAADES402A Design and develop learning programs and TAADES501A Design and develop learning strategies).
Distance-based learning often takes place in conjunction with other modes of delivery, e.g. face-to-face or e-learning.
The competency of facilitating learning via electronic media in real time is addressed in TAADEL501A Facilitate e-learning.
The competency specified in this unit is typically required by trainers/facilitators, teachers and consultants.