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These courses were designed with the following accommodations to
meet the learning needs of a diverse workforce.
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Reading level of content pages, assignments, and online
exams were controlled to be no greater than junior
high reading level.
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 Content pages include advance organizers that alert the learner
to the expected learning outcome and essential information on each page.
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Glossaries within
the text define terms that are essential but may be unfamiliar
to some participants.
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Lesson pages include self-tests
that allow frequent opportunities to check comprehension.
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The course is self-paced,
allowing students to progress at a speed appropriate to their learning
style.
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Assignments give participants opportunities to apply the information to specific work environments.
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Participants may redo
assignments and take exams more than once to ensure they reach
at least 85% competency.
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Practicum assignments, chat sessions, and bulletin
board assignments in the instructor-facilitated course provide enrichment activities for learners with advanced
academic background and leadership responsibilities.
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