Correspondence schools and courses
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Distance education or distance learning (correspondence course) is a field of education that focuses on teaching methods and technology with the aim of delivering teaching, often on an individual basis, to students who are not physically present in a traditional educational setting such as a classroom. It has been described as "a process to create and provide access to learning when the source of information and the learners are separated by time and distance, or both." Distance education courses that require a physical on-site presence for any reason (including taking examinations) have been referred to as hybrid or blended courses of study.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Martin F. Dickerson collection
Collection
Identifier: 04.MD
Abstract
The Martin F. Dickerson collection are the materials of Mr. Dickerson's from his time enrolled in two correspondence courses through the Michigan State Normal College in 1954. Students who were unable to have their course needs met through the extension office were allowed to take correspondence courses, which if completed satisfactorily would carry the same weight as those taken on campus. Each course has six assignments per credit hour, with both of the courses Dickerson enrolled in...
Dates:
1951 - 1954