FEMALE LEARNER TENACITY IN OPEN DISTANCE LEARNING SUCCESS: Life History of Sharan, Fuziah and Aleena as Open Distance Learnersa

Hisham DZAKIRIA

Makale detayları

FEMALE LEARNER TENACITY IN OPEN DISTANCE LEARNING SUCCESS: Life History of Sharan, Fuziah and Aleena as Open Distance Learnersa

Yazarlar:

Hisham DZAKIRIA

Yayıncı:

Emine DEMİRAY

Dergi:

International Women Online Journal Of Distance Education 2013 Vol.2 Issue 4, pp.24-40

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2013

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2000823413

Sıklık:

Üç Aylık

eISSN:

2147-0367

pISSN:

2147-0367

Özet:

 

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.

Makale detayları

FEMALE LEARNER TENACITY IN OPEN DISTANCE LEARNING SUCCESS: Life History of Sharan, Fuziah and Aleena as Open Distance Learnersa

Yazarlar: Hisham DZAKIRIA

Yayıncı: Emine DEMİRAY

Dergi: International Women Online Journal Of Distance Education 2013 Vol.2 Issue 4, pp.24-40

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 9/2013

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2000823413

Sıklık: Üç Aylık

eISSN: 2147-0367

pISSN: 2147-0367

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Hisham DZAKIRIA

Yayıncı:

Emine DEMİRAY

Dergi:

International Women Online Journal Of Distance Education 2013 Vol.2 Issue 4, pp.24-40

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2013

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2000823413

Sıklık:

Üç Aylık

eISSN:

2147-0367

pISSN:

2147-0367