Reconsidering Open and Distance Learning in the Developing World - Meeting Students'' Learning Needs

Zusatztext 'This book would be of interest to higher education researchers as well as adult learners who are interested in understanding more about learning in distance education. Moreover! it details some of the lessons learned from students themselves and the kinds of support needed to make transition to independent learner.' - Journal of Adult and Continuing Education Informationen zum Autor David Kember is Professor of Learning Enhacement in the Centre for Learning Enhancement and Research, at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.He has held previous educational development positions on Australia and Papua New Guinea, and teaching positions at the University of the South Pacific and in the UK. Zusammenfassung This critical analysis of the state of open and flexible learning examines the characteristics, needs and learning approaches of students, considers whether or not current provision is successful and how student retention can be improved. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1. Modes of Learning in Post-Secondary Education 2. Major Themes in Student Learning 3. Open Access 4. Need for Open Entry in Developing Countries 5. Other Elements of Openness 6. Pedagogy and Andragogy 7. Open Universities Expect Andragogy but Schools Teach Pedagogy 8. The UKOU Model: How Appropriate is it for the Developing World? 9. Dual Mode: The Separation of the Modes 10. The US Model: Transmissive Teaching by Another Medium 11. The Loneliness of the Distance Learner 12. E-Learning Course Management Systems 13. Flexible Learning: But How Flexible? 14. Conclusion

Product details

• Authors: David Kember, David (University of Hong Kong Kember, Kember David
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.06.2007
• EAN: 9780415401401
• ISBN: 978-0-415-40140-1
• No. of pages: 224
• Series: Open & Flexible Learning Series; Open & Flexible Learning Series; Open and Flexible Learning Series
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; EDUCATION / General, EDUCATION / Distance, Open & Online Education, Adult education, continuous learning, Open learning, home learning, distance education, Open learning, distance education, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Higher