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Dolan, Vera – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2011
Using a grounded theory qualitative research approach, this article examines the experiences of 28 adjunct faculty members who work at the same university, exploring their views on whether periodically meeting face-to-face with management and peers has the potential to affect their motivation on the job and consequently the quality of education…
Descriptors: Adjunct Faculty, Online Courses, Grounded Theory, Qualitative Research
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Fouche, Ilse – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2006
Distance education is generally seen as a very isolating experience for students, but one often forgets that it can be an equally isolating experience for teaching staff who oftentimes work in isolation from colleagues. This study examines the experiences of nine tutors at the Reading and Writing Centres of one of the 10 biggest universities in…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Foreign Countries, Teacher Attitudes, Educational Technology