A Framework for Supporting Adults in Distance Learning:
A Framework for Supporting Adults in Distance Learning The increase in the number of non-traditional learners calls for innovative strategies to meet the unique needs of these learners The overall learning environment must be considered with the learner in mind “Distance learners may need support before, during and after their program” ( Rowntree , 1992) Distance learners need to have “one person they can contact-their anchor person” (Stark and Warne, 1999) Dowling, L. and Ryan, O. “A Framework for Supporting Adults in Distance Learning”. The Irish Journal of Adult and ‘Community Education, Vol 13(26)): 83-89 (2001). Retrieved from EBSCOhost Web. 14 Mar. 2011.
Conceptions of Learning in Adult Students Embarking on Distance Education:
Conceptions of Learning in Adult Students Embarking on Distance Education The study consisted of adult students who had taken courses to prepare themselves for distance education Primary goal: To investigate conceptions of learning among distance education students Serious research into experiences of distance education students has only been done over the last 25 years Conclusion: Adult students in higher education have different conceptions of learning and of themselves as learners Makoe , M. Price, L., Richardson, J. “Conceptions of Learning in Adult Students Embarking on Distance Education". The International Journal of Higher Education and Educational Planning, Vol. 55 (3): 303-320 (2008). Retrieved from EBSCOhost Web. 14 Mar. 2011.
Persistence Of Adult Learners in Distance Education :
Persistence Of Adult Learners in Distance Education Primary goal: To investigate the relationship between persistence, life events, external commitments and resiliency in distance education Coping skills are vital to distance learners “People with high levels of resilience heighten their efforts in the face of adversity and more easily recover their confidence after failure or setback” (Kemp, pg. 66) Conclusion: Overall achievement was significantly correlated with persistence; There was no significant correlation found for life events or gender of the participants Kemp, W. “Persistence of Adult Learners in Distance Education”. The American Journal of Distance Education, Vol. 16(2): 65-81 (2002). Retrieved from EBSCOhost Web. 14 Mar. 2011.