Winter 1998/9 NEWSLETTER ODL QC
Open and Distance Learning Quality Council, Westminster Central Hall, Storey's Gate, London SW1H 9NH
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Editorial
RRC Business Training

This is a statement that we have heard a lot over the last year, but I do not see any change taking place yet. That doesn't mean that there aren't any individuals out there taking responsibility for their own learning.

We have had correspondence courses for more years than I care to remember. I studied for my Chartered Insurance Institute examinations in the mid 50's, and passed - eventually. We have had the Open University for some time now and that has been a huge success. Adult evening classes have been successful too. So there are many people taking responsibility for their own learning.

It is really the difference between learning and training that is the issue.
If we are interested in learning something, for what we perceive to be of benefit or interest to us, we are prepared to devote the time to that learning. If I want to get a degree in my spare time, if I want to get professional qualifications or if I just want to learn about, or know more about, my hobby of collecting antiques, then I am motivated to learn. It is something I want to do, not what I am being asked to do.

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