I finished two diplomas yesterday.
That sounds a bit more impressive than it really is… I was using a free learning site, so each diploma was fairly short. They were both interesting, though, and helped to clarify some things for me. I used an Irish education site called Alison.com (Yes, you can learn to speak Irish, if you so wish…). I chose a Diploma in Educational Philosophy and a Diploma in Teaching Skills for Educators. The format is a series of slides with the information, with assessment quizzes throughout, and a final assessment at the end. You have to achieve 80% or more to pass.
The study is absolutely free. The certificate has to be paid for. I wasn’t too fussed about that – the diplomas probably wouldn’t be valid here, and you can download a learner report to show that you’ve studied and passed. It’s not the first port of call if you need documentation, but it’s great if you just want to learn something new. I’ve signed up for a short course on Aesop’s fables – it’s aimed at school level, so I’ll go through it with the boys.
It’s a good preparation for going back in to full time study. I’ll be signing up again to complete my previous studies, although I’ll be focusing on Western Herbalism rather than Naturopathy, and I’ll be with a different college.
It’s been a good year so far! 🙂
1000 Fields of Roses 