DFLResourceFormat for Samoa

=Introduction= The purpose of this resource is to provide a single format which will be used in the print based learning materials provided by the National University of Samoa through the Oloamanu Centre for all courses offered through the open and distance flexible learning mode. By studying this format, course designers and DFL students will be familiar with and expect that all learning materials will be formatted and offered in the same way.

Course materials will consist of a single course book. The course book however is made up of two parts.

Part One provides an overview and description of the course and of the units that wil be covered. There are also suggestions to help you plan your time so that you will know when readings should be completed and activities done so that you are able to plan, begin and complete assignments in a timely manner. There are also details to enable you to contact the Oloamanu Centre so that we can provide the additional help that you need.

Part One will typically look as follows in any course book


 * Course Introduction
 * Course Overview
 * Aims and objectives
 * Study Guide
 * Guide to writing assignments
 * Contact Us

Part Two provides the UNITS in detail. Each unit will have the following format