Online Learner Readiness: Strategies for Success

The increase in student enrolment and the need to cater to students of diverse backgrounds have led to the adoption of blended learning in many higher learning institutions. Blended learning, which allows both face to face interaction and on-line delivery, has been adopted into many curricula. One such institution is University Technology MARA which is slowly introducing features of blended learning in its course syllabus beginning with practice to online assessments. However, to ensure successful implementation of blended learning as part of the curricula, there are several aspects for consideration such as learner and teacher readiness for blended learning. This paper examines issues regarding the use of blended learning as a delivery method at UiTM Kedah . The discussion in this paper focuses on learner’ readiness and perceptions of the blended learning environment. The data collected for this study are responses from learners to a questionnaire survey. The research findings form the basis for recommendations for the development of learning and teaching practices using blended learning approaches to enhance learners' learning experiences.

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Shifting Roles in Continuous Advising Sessions

Relay Journal ◽

10.37237/relay020110 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 69-72

Author(s):

Huw Davies ◽

Robert Stevenson ◽

Isra Wongsarnpigoon

Keyword(s):

Learning Process ◽

Transformational Learning ◽

Learning Trajectory ◽

Learner Readiness ◽

Linguistic Support ◽

Reflective Dialogue ◽

Open Mind ◽

To Receive

It is common for learning advisors to receive a request such as conversation practice or simple linguistic support in our institution simply because learners find them accessible and friendly. Although this may not be the usual role of a learning advisor, it can be the beginning of a long-lasting reflective dialogue. Learning advisors are aware that the learners’ initial interest is not necessarily an opportunity for reflection on their learning process. Nevertheless, they also acknowledge the fact that learner readiness for reflection varies depending on the learner. Thus, while advisors appear to be “conversation partners” at first, they endeavor to create reflective dialogues by incorporating advising strategies in each session. As the learning trajectory that the learner follows is not always straightforward, keeping an open mind and engaging in each advising session is crucial. The following stories depict the importance of openness to learners’ needs and maintaining continuous advising sessions in order to generate transformational learning.

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Information Technology Administrator's Instruction Manual for the Personal Academic Strategies for Success (PASS) Tool, With Subcomponent Academic Class Composite Tool (AC2T)

10.21236/ada593025 ◽

2013 ◽

Author(s):

Jim H. Hewson ◽

Valerie J. Rice ◽

Petra E. Alfred

Keyword(s):

Information Technology ◽

Instruction Manual ◽

Composite Tool ◽

Academic Class ◽

Strategies For Success

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Food Retailing in an Urban Food Desert: Strategies for Success in Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

SSRN Electronic Journal ◽

10.2139/ssrn.1788583 ◽

2011 ◽

Author(s):

Marcus Coleman ◽

Dave D. Weatherspoon ◽

Lorraine Weatherspoon ◽

James F. Oehmke

Keyword(s):

Fruits And Vegetables ◽

Food Desert ◽

Food Retailing ◽

Strategies For Success

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Urbanicity, City Delegations, and Two-Dimensional Liberalism

10.1093/oso/9780190668877.003.0002 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Thomas K. Ogorzalek

Keyword(s):

National Level ◽

Two Dimensions ◽

Political Order ◽

Two Dimensional ◽

Local Institutions ◽

Horizontal Integration ◽

National Politics ◽

United Front ◽

Strategies For Success

This theoretical chapter develops the argument that the conditions of cities—large, densely populated, heterogeneous communities—generate distinctive governance demands supporting (1) market interventions and (2) group pluralism. Together, these positions constitute the two dimensions of progressive liberalism. Because of the nature of federalism, such policies are often best pursued at higher levels of government, which means that cities must present a united front in support of city-friendly politics. Such unity is far from assured on the national level, however, because of deep divisions between and within cities that undermine cohesive representation. Strategies for success are enhanced by local institutions of horizontal integration developed to address the governance demands of urbanicity, the effects of which are felt both locally and nationally in the development of cohesive city delegations and a unified urban political order capable of contending with other interests and geographical constituencies in national politics.

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