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An action research case study of active learning through dialogue, action and structure in self-study distance education packages

Wilson, Henrietta (2009-08-25)

Th1s study investigates the terms, dialogue, structure and active learning in Open Distance learning texts in aa constructivist and problem-solving approach. In-text activities are imbedded in selfstudy texts. Their ...
Address : NADEOSA 10th year Anniversary Conference, Cocktail & Dinner and Courseware Awards Function

Pityana, Nyameko Barney (N. Barney Pityana, 2006-08-23)

To promote open and distance learning, flexible learning and continuing education in Africa -to promote research and training in open and distance learning in Africa -to contribute to the development of policies essential ...
Analysing "involvement" in distance education study guides: an appraisal-based approach

Mischke, Gertruida Elizabeth (2009-08-25)

The main aim of this study is to extend our current understanding of the linguistic characteristics of student-centred distance education texts. This aim links directly with the shift in South Africa from an objectivistic, ...
Assessing learning material for distance education : a case study

Wessels, J.S. (Unisa Press, 2001)

The question that directs this article is `How appropriate is the new study material in this case study as means of tuition within a new learning paradigm?' In order to determine the appropriateness of learning material ...
Breaking the sound barrier : using technology to bridge the divide between lecturer and student in an ODL setting

Gous, Ignatius G.P.; Roberts, Jennifer (2012-09)

Language broke through the barriers dividing the modules in the mind, according to the cognitive scientist Stephen Mithen. It is, after all, easier to talk someone to a distant hunting ground than to walk him there. Is the ...
Challenges for successful planning of open and distance learning (ODL) in a technology enhanced environment : a template analysis

Minnaar, Ansie (2012-09)

The planning of open and distance learning (ODL) facilities in higher education is not clearly described in the literature. A number of ODL facilities were not successful because of lack of planning or failure to ensure ...
Challenging the western logic of research pedagogy and supervision in tertiary open distance learning

Maritz, Jeanette (2012-09)

A stimulating call has been made for those involved in research education to make a critical change in how research is perceived. I add to this call that we question the implications of Western logic in research pedagogy ...
Changing practices and systems: Implementing the online learning community at the University of South Africa

Heydenrych, Jacob Frederik (2009-08-25)

This study reports on the use of action research methodology to generate a critical reflective collaborative setting. The aim was to infuse the institution with the results of this study in order to stimulate debate on the ...
Construction and evaluation of a holistic model for the professional development of Physics teachers via distance education

Kriek, Jeanne (2009-08-25)

Student performance in Mathematics and Science education is a source of concern for education authorities in South Africa. This was supported by the latest TIMSS results which were released in December 2004. As in the ...
The creative use of music to support learning disabled learners in an inclusive classroom : a continuous professional learning programme in distance education

Gous-Kemp, Catharina Susanna (2009-01)

In the past decade, education has undergone fundamental changes, such as the simultaneous implementation of Outcomes-based Education and Inclusive Education. A study of different sources has led me to realise that many ...
Criteria for assessing learning material for distance education

Wessels, J.S. (Unisa Press, 2001)

This article proposes eight broad criteria fos assessing learning material for distance eduation institutions such as the University of South Africa (Unisa) where learning material in print format is the main teaching ...
Critical care nursing students' experience of clinical accompaniment in open distance learning (ODL) : a phenomenological perspective

Moleki, Maria Mabibiti (2008-11)

patients and their families. The purpose of the study was firstly, to explore and interpret the meaning of the experiences of critical care nursing students about clinical accompaniment in open distance learning (ODL). ...
The development of critical thinking in the first-year financial accounting curriculum at an open distance and e-learning institution in South Africa

Dry, Hendrina Jacoba (2020-12)

For the knowledge economy of the twenty-first century, intellectual skills (such as critical thinking) have been identified as imperative for success. Educational institutions have a responsibility to equip students with ...
Distance learning education : promises, problems and possibilities

Okafor, C. N.; Ikotun, B. D.; Onyari, E.K. (2012-09)

Distance learning is an excellent method of reaching learners who are separated by time and distance, or both. Because of the competing priorities of work, home and school, such learners desire a high degree of flexibility. ...
Dynamic approach in the application of information communication technologies models in the provision of flexible learning for distance education

Sekgwelea, Sello Molefe (2009-08-25)

The main purpose of this research is to establish whether ICT models as implemented in distance education do help to render desirable results (increment in throughput, meeting clientele expectations, and reduction in learner ...
Enhancing inter-library loans in an open distance learning institution : the Unisa experience

Raubenheimer, Jenny (2010-11)
Entropic measures for student enrolments at Unisa

Ilunga, M. (2012-09)

Entropy originated from physics, was introduced by Boltzman in 1872 and shows a degree of uncertainty or chaos for a system/subsystem. The versatility of the entropy concept was proven through several fields of science: ...
Exploring the use of MXit : a cellphone social network to facilitate learning in distance education

Makoe, Mpine (Routledge Taylor & Francis, 2010-11-11)

The aim of this paper is to investigate the pedagogical suitability of using cellphones to enhance learning through social interaction in distance education. Social interaction was used as a conceptual framework to explore ...
Going online, current challenges and possible solutions

Rapoo, Eeva; Van Heerden, Dalize (2012-09)

This paper discusses the experiences of lecturers from the field of Science, Engineering and Technology in their move towards online teaching. The lecturers are all experienced distance educators, and acknowledged “innovators” ...
Good teacher education in an ODL context

Venter, Elza (2012-09)

The strategies and approaches commonly used in traditional settings seemingly differ from those used in ODL. But is the role of lecturers in an ODL setting that different from traditional universities? The researcher asked ...

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