INDUSTRY STUDIES

INDUSTRY STUDIES
QUESTION 1. (a) Student -centred learning could be described as student-independence learning. The
student has to some degree the ability to choose the time and place of study, the methods and order of
studies and can vary his pace of study as well as the length of his studies to suit his needs. Student-centred
learning puts the students needs to a large extent first. Having a learner-centred approach gives students
options in the pace of study, the method of delivery of courses (e.g satellite, mixed mode, tutorial support
classes), order of study, composition of courses to suit individual needs.

Open by dictionary definition means: unconfined, without barriers, accessible. By broadening student input
to learning under the guidance of teachers and the industry assisting students to make informed decisions
the system is ‘opened’ and can provide the following benefits:

Access is no longer confined to a narrowly defined group
The time and place and mode of study are determined by the student
The student knows progressively how he is going and what his weak points are (competency-based
assessment).
The student largely determines what is studied and how learning occurs as he is given more learning
responsibility. (Student is urged to: seek out reference material, ask further questions, relate principles to
his circumstances, try different styles of answering questions)
Recognition of prior learning both as industry experience and other outside studies...

INDUSTRY STUDIES

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