Study Skills for Distance Learning – Theme A
Contents
1. Introduction………………………………………………………………………….……….3
2. Introduction to Reflection………………………………………………………….………..4
3. Introduction to Learner Styles…………………………………………………….………..5
3.1 My Learning Style…………………………………………………….……….………..5
4. Activity 1 - Independence as A Learner………………………………………….……….6
4.1 Independent Learner Discussion…………………………………………….………..6
4.2 The Learner Inventory Questionnaire……………………………………….………..7
4.3 Reflective Commentary……………………………………………………….………..9
5. Activity 2 – Time Management…………………………………………………….…..…..10
5.1 Time Management Discussion……………………………………………….….……10
5.2 Diagnostic Questionnaire…………………………………………………….……..…11
5.3 Reflective Commentary……………………………………………………….…….…12
6. Activity 3 – SWOT Analysis……………………………………………………….……….13
6.1 SWOT Analysis Discussion……………………………………………………………13
6.2 Personal SWOT Analysis…………………………………………………….……..…13
6.3 Actions to Mitigate Time Management Weakness …………………………………15
6.4 Actions to Mitigate Losing Motivation………………………………………………...17
6.5 Actions to Mitigate Lack of Confidence in Writing Academic Essays……………..18
6.6 Actions to Mitigate Inexperience in Using Online Study Materials………………...18
6.7 Reflective Commentary………………………………………………………………..19
7. Activity 4 – Personal Action Plan………………………………………………………….19
7.1 Personal Action Plan Discussion……………………………………………………..20
7.2 My Study Goals…………………………………………………………………………20
7.3 My Personal Action Plan………………………………………………………….……21
7.4 Reflective Commentary…………………………………………………………...……27
8. Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………..….…27
9. Reference List……………………………………………………………………………….29
10. Essay............................................................................................................................31
1. Introduction
“Distance education is based on the premise that students are at the center of the learning process, take responsibility for their own learning, and work at their