Online Delivery
Online Delivery
Teaching Methods
EuroAmerican Institute's mission is aimed to provide online courses, using a Virtual Learning Environment specifically customised based on the needs, policies, and procedures of the Institute.
Digital Pedagogical Teaching Methods
E-learning does not mean simply transforming a traditional learning path into an online version of the same.
It necessitates embracing the latest modes of online teaching and learning to provide students with a dynamic and student-centred educational experience.
To this end, the Learning Design Support Office plays a pivotal role in training development. It ensures the integration of cutting-edge digital and technological tools into the training programme to support innovative learning and teaching methods, enhancing the overall learning experience for students. This office oversees and guides each training programme from the design stage, providing essential support for the development of didactic materials such as video lessons, online resources, and assessment methods. Its mandate includes advising lecturers on optimal teaching methodologies tailored to achieve programme outcomes effectively.
Pedagogical methods at EuroAmerican Institute are tailored to suit the unique requirements of each course, acknowledging diverse learning styles and abilities. Lecturers have the flexibility to choose suitable teaching and learning methods, allowing them to promote inclusivity and enhance learning outcomes.
Given the online nature of the programmes, delivery methods are continually updated and integrated case by case, under the guidance of the Learning Design Support Office. Digital methods are rigorously evaluated to ensure equivalence or superiority to non-digital counterparts, with student feedback informing ongoing refinement.
A diverse array of teaching and learning methods is employed, catering to varied learning styles and abilities. For asynchronous courses/modules, the primary delivery method is short video lessons (lasting no more than 30 minutes), complemented by quizzes and exercises to assess competencies and reinforce learning. In synchronous courses/modules, live lessons facilitate direct interaction between lecturers and students.
The selection of delivery methods is deliberated during the design stage of each training programme, with adherence to accreditation requirements mandated by the MFHEA to maintain high training quality and ensure a balanced utilisation of synchronous and asynchronous pedagogical methods.
Student-Centered Learning
EuroAmerican Institute adopts a student-centred approach, offering training programmes carefully crafted to provide a transformative learning experience with immediate real-world relevance and impact.
Pedagogical methods are tailored to accommodate the unique needs and preferences of individual students, encompassing diversity and catering to special needs. The high degree of flexibility inherent in these methods ensures that all students, including those with special needs, can successfully achieve the defined learning outcomes.
Training courses are designed to offer working students the flexibility to seamlessly integrate their learning into their daily lives.
The student's learning journey takes centre stage, with lectures meticulously tailored to address specific topics, facilitating smooth progression towards learning objectives. The Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) employed by EuroAmerican Institute offers a plethora of functions that enable the implementation of student-centred learning methods in digital training, fostering active participation and collaborative learning among students and between students and lecturers.
- Progress Tracking: Students can monitor their progress lesson by lesson, revisiting topics and seeking support from tutors/lecturers as needed.
- Interactive Discussions: Real-time and asynchronous interaction between students and lecturers/tutors, facilitated through forums, chat, video-conferencing, and other VLE tools, is encouraged throughout the learning process.
- Comments and Questions: Students can pause video modules to leave comments, and questions, or highlight doubts, facilitating direct feedback from lecturers/tutors.
- One-to-One Support: Students have access to one-to-one tutoring sessions for additional support.
- Engaging and Interactive Learning Methods: Group exercises, videos, presentations, discussions, case studies, and practical examples further enrich the learning experience.
Various learning methods are employed, including but not limited to:
Lecturers possess expertise in pedagogical practises and are adept at managing diverse student populations, including those studying in a second language. They provide comprehensive support throughout the learning journey, including assistance with assessment methods, topic clarification, and feedback provision.
The VLE is accessible to students 24/7, enabling them to study at their own pace and convenience, irrespective of geographical location.
Given the international scope of the Institute's target market, courses are primarily conducted in English to cater to both local and international audiences, aligning with EuroAmerican Institute's commitment to flexibility and accessibility.
Support and Procedure
At EuroAmerican Institute, comprehensive policies and procedures are in place to ensure that students with disabilities or special needs receive the necessary support and accommodations. These policies are continuously updated to guarantee accessibility to the Institute's learning paths.
Support and procedures are tailored to meet the specific needs of individual students, which are assessed through initial online meetings with the student and/or their guardians. The Students Support Office oversees specific requests from students before, during, and after the programme.
It is strongly recommended that students with known disabilities or specific learning difficulties, or their guardians, communicate these needs to the Student Support Office before starting the course. This allows the Institute to arrange necessary accommodations and assess the student's needs to facilitate their learning journey.
The admission procedure has been tailored to enhance accessibility and information regarding a student's disability or difficulty is treated with strict confidentiality, shared only with relevant staff members with prior consent.
Lecturers, staff, and tutors receive specific training during orientation to effectively support students with special needs or disabilities. The Student Support Office in coordination with the relevant academic department ensures ongoing education and updates on relevant training and conferences to keep educators informed of best practises and new developments in the field.
VLE Pedagogical Support
The Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) at EuroAmerican Institute is designed to provide comprehensive support for students with disabilities or learning difficulties.
The online nature of the programme offers inherent advantages for students with disabilities, allowing them to access courses from the comfort of their own homes. Asynchronous methods, such as pre-recorded video lessons with audio, cater to students with visual disabilities.
However, specific challenges may arise for students with disabilities or learning difficulties, such as sensory or mobility impairments, unseen disabilities, or issues with online discussions.
- Different tools are utilised to share information on the website, including audio explanations of the program details.
- Privacy features are implemented to allow students to study and participate in synchronous modules without disclosing their needs or disabilities.
- Accommodations such as extra time for assessments and highly readable fonts are provided.
- Caption tools transcribe audio from video lessons into different languages for students with auditory disabilities.
- Students have the option to choose from different types of assignments to demonstrate their knowledge.
- Subtitles are included in asynchronous video lessons to accommodate students with auditory disabilities.
- Assistive technologies, such as alternative keyboards and text-to-speech software, are supported for website and resource access.
To address these challenges, the VLE incorporates various pedagogical approaches to ensure accessibility:
The VLE designed for the courses offered by EuroAmerican Institute supports the procedures described above. The VLE functions allow the choice between different types of assignments or the possibility of giving some students more time; these functions are easy to use and set.
These pedagogical methods are subject to adjustments based on the evaluation process of each programme, ensuring ongoing improvement and accessibility for all students. Students requiring support for VLE use can contact the VLE Support Office for assistance.