Rethinking Learner Support in Distance Education (eBook, ePUB)

Change and Continuity in an International Context
Redaktion: Mills, Roger; Tait, Alan

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Distance learning is becoming an increasingly popular way of studying, and most universities now provide courses using this method. This book considers the changing needs and demands of distance education students.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 232
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. August 2004
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781134418077
• Artikelnr.: 38263016

Autorenporträt

Alan Tait is a Senior Lecturer and Sub Dean in the Faculty of Education and Language Studies at the Open University UK. Roger Mills is the Regional Director of the Open University in the East of England.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction; Chapter 1 Constructivism or Confucianism?, Aylward Louise;
Chapter 2 Exploring informal student study groups in a South African
teacher education programme; Chapter 3 Supporting the masses?, Norma Corry,
Tony Lelliott; Chapter 4 Addressing the learning skills needs of students
at a distance, MargaretJohnson, CliveBarrett; Chapter 5 Supporting the
student in new teaching and learning environments, BrianKenworthy; Chapter
6 The importance of the tutor in open and distance learning, Helen Lentell;
Chapter 7 Remembering our common work, Mandell Alan, Herman Lee; Chapter 8
On-line learning and supporting students, Mason Mason; Chapter 9 The
centrality of learner support in open and distance learning, Mills Roger;
Chapter 10 Distance higher education and library services in Japan, Chieko
Mizoue; Chapter 11 Changing entrenched learner support systems, Evelyn
Pulane Nonyongo; Chapter 12 Lost and found, O'Rourke Jennifer; Chapter 13
Challenges in adjusting to new technology in supporting learners in
developing countries, Jason Pennells; Chapter 14 Delivering learner
supporton-line, MarionPhillips; Chapter 15 Rethinking learner support in
the Open University UK, AlanTait; Chapter 16 Collaborative on-line
learning, MaryThorpe;