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Meyer, G. R. – 1972
The educational and administrative planning and development of an environmental studies center designed both to synthesize fragments of learning about man and cater to specialized interests of specific user groups is illustrated by reference to the potential of an area near metropolitan Sydney (Australia) as the site for such a field studies…
Descriptors: Criteria, Educational Facilities, Environmental Education, Field Studies
Mendez, G. L.; Shannon, A. G. – Unicorn, 1977
Study centers attempt to assist in the preparation of students for their professional life by channeling their energy, talents, and leisure time in a creative and productive way. Available from: The Australian College of Education, 916 Swanston Street, Carlton 3053, Victoria, Australia. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Leisure Time, Resource Centers, Resource Room Programs, Secondary Education
Download full textDekkers, J.; And Others – 1988
This study was conducted on the cost and utilization of study centers in six distance education institutions representing the three levels of higher education in Australia: colleges of advanced education, universities, and technical and further education. Data were collected using student questionnaires, student interviews, institutional…
Descriptors: Costs, Distance Education, Facility Guidelines, Facility Utilization Research
Castro, Angela S.; And Others – 1985
A discussion of contemporary issues in Australian study centers for distance education students introduces six case studies which show how some institutions in Australia have endeavored to set up study centers or "borrow" existing local facilities to provide a measure of support for their students. Attempts to set up a telecommunications…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Managed Instruction, Cost Effectiveness, Distance Education
Gough, J. E. – 1980
A study was conducted to describe the use of study centers and study center networks as a support system in distance education in Australia. Information was obtained by interviewing students, tutors, and coordinators of study centers within four distance-education systems. The University of Queensland, the Riverina College of Advanced Education,…
Descriptors: Correspondence Study, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Needs, Foreign Countries
Mills, Roger – Teaching at a Distance, 1979
The Technical and Further Education (TAFE) Off-Campus Network of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) is described as a model for providing student services for off-campus programs for 15 study centers located throughout Australia. (JMF)
Descriptors: Access to Education, Distance, External Degree Programs, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedKember, David; Dekkers, John – Distance Education, 1987
Discussion of need for academic support for distance education students and the role of study centers in providing such support highlights a survey of 1,144 students enrolled in external courses at Capricornia Institute (Australia). Current use of study centres and future use in light of advances in telecommunications are considered. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Developed Nations, Distance Education, Educational Trends, Foreign Countries
