Famale learner tenacity in open distance learning success : Life history of Sharan, Fuziah and Aleena as open distance learners
Despite the provision for better access, flexibility, and convenience, Open Distance Learning still remain a challenge to some students.This article presents the life history of 3 female ODL learners in the state of Perlis, Malaysia in their pursuit to complete their ODL programs. Specifically, t...
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WOJDE
2014
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| Online Access: | http://repo.uum.edu.my/19536/1/IWOJDE%202%204%202013%20224%2040.pdf http://repo.uum.edu.my/19536/ http://dergipark.ulakbim.gov.tr/intwojde/article/view/5000135177 |
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| Summary: | Despite the provision for better access, flexibility, and convenience, Open Distance
Learning still remain a challenge to some students.This article presents the life history of
3 female ODL learners in the state of Perlis, Malaysia in their pursuit to complete their
ODL programs. Specifically, the study explored the phenomenon of female learners’ tenacity in ODL among female adult learners.The qualitative research focused on questions pertaining to learners’ tenacity and perseverance in ODL and investigated the factors supporting or hindering perseverance that have influenced the learners. Longitudinal interviews with the three participants conducted over 72 months (six years) commencing 2005 revealed the complexity of variables affecting the learners’ study completion.Findings suggested that multiple
responsibilities, insufficient interaction with course tutors, technology, and coursework
ranked highest as barriers to female learners’ tenacity to ODL success. Strong motivation
to complete degrees, engagement in the learning community, and appreciation for the
improved accessibility and flexibility of an ODL completion option facilitated the learners’
tenacity. |
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