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The traditional way of learning is for a teacher to stand at front of the classroom and explain the theory. They might then back this up by giving you some reading to do from a text book or further research from an Internet site.

There are other ways of imparting knowledge to students. Many companies are now producing 'self learning' or 'self teaching' packages. These are generally available as a CD-ROM or DVD. They are purchased from a specialist company and loaded onto your personal computer.

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These packages contain all of the theory that you need for a particular course. The theory is broken up into logical sections and is usually accompanied by practical exercises and interactive tests.

Advantages of self learning packages
Disadvantages of self learning packages
No teacher needed No social interaction
Students can work at their own pace Cannot ask questions of the teacher
Students can revisit a section as many times as they need Cannot gain clarification if you do not understand a section
Students do not feel embarrassed by getting things wrong in front of others Generally expensive
Contain a wide range of multi-media materials Need self discipline to keep up to date with the course and do the work

 

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