During this course, you will read stories and talk about them. You will be encouraged to learn on your own as well as with others. You will also become better at using the computer to do fun activities.
Course aim
You will start reading for pleasure by looking at short stories. It will help you to enjoy reading and talking about books. You will practise reading and become more confident talking about your ideas online and in group activities.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- No skills or experience needed
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- Read short stories
- Share ideas through learning
- Discuss book characters
- Be more confident in your community
- Interact with others
How will I be taught?
- The WEA’s digital learning platform, Canvas will be used to provide resources or to support lessons, enable assessment, provide learner feedback and for other activities for individuals away from the course. If you want to understand more about our digital learning platform please visit: http://bit.ly/WEAonline
- 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 be encouraged to share your work with the group and discuss your learning
- You will be encouraged to consider other students work and give your opinions and suggestions
What else do I need to know?
- What you need: You will need an internet connection, speakers, a microphone and a webcam so that you can use our video learning platform, Zoom. If you’d like to understand more Zoom please visit: http://bit.ly/ZoomSpec
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
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