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Arko-Achemfuor, Akwasi – Issues in Educational Research, 2017
Studying through distance education can be problematic for any student, but it can be worse for rural students for diverse reasons. To ensure that students studying through the open distance learning (ODL) system have an enduring learning experience, ODL builds student support as one of its components. The University of South Africa (Unisa)…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Rural Areas, Mixed Methods Research, Questionnaires
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Mwoma, Teresa; Pillay, Jace – Issues in Educational Research, 2016
Educational status is an important indicator of children's wellbeing and future life opportunities. It can predict growth potential and economic viability of a state. While this is an ideal situation for all children, the case may be different for orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) due to the challenges they go through on a daily basis. This…
Descriptors: Intervention, Elementary School Students, Foster Care, At Risk Students
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Feza, Nosisi Nellie – Issues in Educational Research, 2016
Language in mathematics learning and teaching has a significant role in influencing performance. Literature on language in mathematics learning has evolved from language as a barrier to language as a cultural tool, and recently more research has argued for use of home language as an instructional tool in mathematics classrooms. However, the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Numeracy, Academic Ability, Language Proficiency