To build students' awareness of what debt is, as well as looking at ways to avoid it or to manage existing debts. Students will also compare various methods of borrowing money, including identifying advantages and disadvantages.
Additional information about this course
Session is only for participants engaged on the BBO project called Money Sorted in D2N2 as funds are paid for by Lottery Community Fund and ESF. If you interested in joining the project, please go to http://moneysortedind2n2.org/ to find out more.
Course aim
To build students' awareness of what debt is, as well as looking at ways to avoid it or to manage existing debts. Students will also compare various methods of borrowing money, including identifying advantages and disadvantages.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- This course is for beginners
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- Define the terms priority and non-priority debt
- Identify at least 1 way to avoid getting into debt
- Identify at least 1 way to manage an existing debt
- Define the terms credit and debit
- Define the terms ‘interest’ and ‘APR’
How will I be taught?
- The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning
What kind of feedback can I expect?
- A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion
- You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor
What else do I need to know?
- a notebook and pen would be useful to take class notes
Pre-course work, reading and information sources
- No pre reading or pre course work is required
What can I do next?
- Progress to another WEA course
Download full course information sheet
BBO Money Sorted in D2N2:Managing your Money and Avoiding Debt
