Curriculum - Overview

A detailed copy of the Curriculum is available for download in PDF format (Size: 100KB).

Curriculum Modules

• MODULE 1. Computer Basics
• MODULE 2. Introduction to Windows Operating System
• MODULE 3. System Security
• MODULE 4. Basic Word Processing
• MODULE 5. More About the Windows Operating System
• MODULE 6. The Internet
• MODULE 7. E-Mail

Please Note

Our Curriculum sets out the guidelines of what we teach to our learners.

A learner may not require teaching in all areas and may select those that are of interest or importance to them. So if the learner wants only to learn about the Internet, then the mentor will only cover that module. It is up to the learner. The mentor may still make recommendations about other topics e.g. computer security - which should be covered, but this will be taught only if the learner agrees.

There is in no rigid order in the way the curriculum is taught, as our mentors have different approaches to their tutoring. However, all of the areas listed will be covered, if that is what the learner requires.

There may be other computer-related topics which are of interest also, but which are outside our curriculum. While we will not guarantee to teach these, if the mentor has the time, willingness and ability, he or she may be prepared to do so. Often we have other learners waiting to be assigned mentors, so it is quite possible that the mentor is needed more urgently for helping these other learners with the basic curriculum.

Advisory

The learner should bring a note pad with a view to taking brief notes on what is being covered. When they start to learn Word they should later transcribe their notes into a Word Document. This gives a practical exercise to use when typing in Word.