Design of SQ3R-based support method for course contents provision in distance learning systems

Proposes a learning support method for course provision in a distance learning system, based on the effective study method SQ3R (Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review). SQ3R was developed based on educational psychology. It has been proved that SQ3R can improve a learner´s learning efficiency in traditional school learning activities. However, the SQ3R study method cannot be directly transplanted into a Web-based distance learning system, so we have designed a method to support learners using SQ3R in such systems. By means of this support method, learners´ learning effectiveness can be greatly improved. We implemented the designed support method in a Web-based distance learning system that we designed previously. We evaluate this implementation through the undergraduate “computer languages” course at our university