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Power, Michael; Gould-Morven, Anthony – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2011
Although online learning (OL) is becoming widely accessible and is often viewed as cutting-edge, the actual number of regular faculty participating in this form of teaching remains small. Moreover, OL, despite its growing recognition, is often associated with high rates of student dissatisfaction and isolation, withdrawal, and attrition.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Electronic Learning, Distance Education, Online Courses
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Sikwibele, Anne L.; Mungoo, Judith K. – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2009
This paper reports on a study at Molepolole College of Education (MCE) involving teachers and tutors in the Diploma in Primary Education (DPE) program by distance mode, an in-service program aimed at upgrading academic and professional qualifications of primary school teachers in Botswana. The study sought to understand the level of access and the…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Qualifications, Adult Learning, Adult Students
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Aluko, Ruth – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2009
This paper examines the impact of a distance education program offered by the University of Pretoria, South Africa, on the professional practice of teachers. A pilot study was conducted using a combination of surveys and focus group interviews. Findings reveal that the program was beneficial to graduates' personal development, professional…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Distance Education, Focus Groups, Graduates
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Fresen, Jill W.; Hendrikz, Johan – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2009
This paper reports on the re-design of the Advanced Certificate in Education (ACE) programme, which is offered by the University of Pretoria through distance education (DE) to teachers in rural South Africa. In 2007, a team re-designed the programme with the goal of promoting access, quality, and student support. The team included an independent…
Descriptors: Workshops, Foreign Countries, Educational Technology, Rural Schools
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Gokool-Ramdoo, Sushita – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2009
This paper innovatively extends the application of transactional distance theory (TDT) to evidence-based policy development in Mauritius. In-depth interview data on student persistence from a range of stakeholders is used to understand the implications of distance education (DE) policy deficit. Policy deficit has surfaced as another dimension of…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Academic Persistence, Foreign Countries, Policy Formation
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Boitshwarelo, Bopelo – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2009
This paper explores a case of teacher professional development in Botswana where a blended learning solution was attempted. The analysis of the implementation environment reveals deficiencies in policy, schools (workplaces), and training providers. The paper concludes with three recommendations: 1) Schools should support ongoing teacher learning…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Science Teachers, Professional Development, Case Studies