Distance Learning at AMES
AMES offers a robust Distance Learning (DL) program across all 9 sites, supported by approximately 50 dedicated teachers. This one-on-one teaching approach caters to students who may be unable to attend traditional classes due to personal commitments. Course materials include books, CDs, and DVDs focused on Australian life, with individualized programs available for specific needs. Assessments align with CSWE outcomes, ensuring quality education at home. For private students, the course costs about $75 per week, with materials available free for eligible AMEP students.
Distance Learning at AMES
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Distance Learning at AMES • Distance Learning is delivered across all 9 sites in AMES. • There are approximately 50 teachers who teach in the program. • Each teachers is allocated a number of students, depending on the number of teaching hours. • DL is based on a one-to-one relationship between teacher and student. • Currently teacher/student contact can be : face-to-face by telephone by computer- email/Skype
What is Distance Learning? • Distance Learning is a course based on a book + CD + DVD which can be studied at home and supported by a teacher. • Students complete units of work from IOTY (It’s Over To You/ At Work in Australia). • Each unit is sent to the teacher (either by post, face-to- face or online), who corrects it and sends it back to the student. • The student then contacts the teacher to discuss the unit and do speaking practice and some speaking assessment. • All books are based on life in Australia. • Individualised programs can be customised for students with specific needs. eg. Email etiquette at work, job interview preparation, report writing etc.
Why Distance Learning? If students: • cannot come to class • are too busy with family to attend class • are pregnant and would prefer to stay at home • do not have enough hours left to study in a class or have less than 100 hours remaining • are studying part-time and want to do some extra study • are working, have AMEP hours and would like to improve their speaking, reading or writing.
Assessment • Modules and learning outcomes are based on the CSWE • Students achieve learning outcomes as per CSWE • Assessment tasks are embedded in homework tasks.
How much does it cost? • For students with AMEP hours, 5 hours are used each week Books/CDs/DVDs are free • For private students, the course costs: approx $75 per week (teacher tuition) approx $35 for each book /CD • Eligibility depends on student’s visa number check with office
Interested? For a Distance Learning appointment: Contact Reception Flagstaff AMES Level 3, 255 William St Melbourne Vic. 3000 Tel: 9926 4717 Fax : 9926 4727 Website: www.ames.net.au