Do or die: student support interventions for the survival of distance education institutions in a competitive higher education system

2017 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 397-414 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rendani Sipho Netanda ◽  
Joel Mamabolo ◽  
Mahlapahlapana Themane
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Education System ◽  
Student Support ◽  
Higher Education System

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Emergency Distance Education Process Starting with the Covid 19 Pandemic from the Perspective of Teaching Staf

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 444-455
Author(s):  
emre ipekçi çetin
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Education System ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
Educational Structure ◽  
Education Experience ◽  
Short Period ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Education Process

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused restrictions and shutdowns affecting all industries worldwide. The scope of the steps taken to prevent the spread of the pandemic, universities in Turkey also began to provide distance education in March 2020. This process has provided an important experience in which the education system is questioned on the basis of educational infrastructure, lecturers and students. The experience of a nationwide transformation in such a short period of time in the education system is considered to be unique. In this study, it is aimed to create a decision support document by compiling this valuable experience and suggestions for further improvement of the higher education system. In this context, the opinions and recommendations of teaching staff regarding the distance education process were taken with the help of surveys which were responded by 744 lecturers from 84 universities of Turkey. As a result of the study, it was seen that factors such as the type of university, distance education experience, and age make a difference in the views of the lecturers towards distance education. In addition, the determinations and suggestions of the instructors that they stated by openended expressions were compiled under main headings. This process experienced offers an important opportunity to question the current educational structure and to improve it further. As also stated in the survey results, it is predicted that the weight of distance education in higher education will also increase at post-pandemic term. Therefore, it is thought that the necessary steps should be taken in the light of the experiences in order to make the next process more efficient

scholarly journals FEATURES OF DISTANCE LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE CONVENTION OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

2021 ◽  
Vol I (81) ◽  
pp. 129-144
Author(s):  
Konon Bagrii ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Education System ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Educational Services ◽  
Technical Equipment ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
Critical Situation ◽  
The World

Today, the system of higher education around the world continues to take measures to effectively organize educational activities in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. All METHODS OF TEACHING AT HIGHER EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS Issue I (81), 2021 131 countries of the world had to face unexpected difficulties in connection with the introduction of self-isolation. The higher education system was "on the front lines" with a large number of people. The closure of higher education institutions and the emergency transition to distance learning have led to obvious problems, mainly due to insufficient technical equipment, lack or poor preparation of both teachers and students to work in the new environment. These and other problems pose another challenge to the higher education system in a critical situation. At the same time, along with the obvious challenges and problems, the new format of distance learning provides a wide range of opportunities and prospects for change and improvement of educational systems, for which the critical situation creates forced conditions. The article substantiates the importance of effective distance learning in higher education in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and outlines the main problems of the individual in the relationship "teacher-student" in quarantine. The current stage of informatization of society cannot be imagined without the introduction of information and communication technologies in all parts of the education system, educational institutions and government. These technologies are especially relevant in quarantine, as they allow you to implement distance learning. It is also important that distance education expands and renews the role of the teacher, makes him a mentor-consultant who should coordinate the cognitive process, constantly improve the courses he teaches, and increase creativity and skills in accordance with innovations and innovations. During distance education, there is also a positive impact on higher education: increasing their creative and intellectual potential through self-organization, the desire for knowledge, the use of modern information and telecommunications technologies, the ability to make responsible decisions. The analysis of the research devoted to distance educational process, has allowed to reveal its other basic features, in particular: orientation on independent cognitive activity; significant potential opportunities for distance learning to intensify educational and cognitive activities; the possibility of organizing open learning, expanding the audience of consumers of educational services; integration of world educational services; reduction, under certain conditions, of material costs for the organization and implementation of the learning process.

scholarly journals Transformation From RTVUs to Open Universities in China

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Weiyuan Zhang ◽  
Wei Li
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Education System ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Chinese Government ◽  
Open University ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
Institutional Differentiation ◽  
Bank System

Open and distance education has been playing an important role in China’s development of higher education and lifelong learning. In 2012, the Chinese government approved six large-scale radio and television universities (RTVUs) to become open universities (OUs), including the Open University of China (OUC), Beijing Open University (BJOU), Shanghai Open University (SHOU), Guangdong Open University (GDOU), Jiangsu Open University (JSOU), and Yunnan Open University (YNOU). The purpose of this study is to provide a descriptive analysis of the transition from RVTUs to OUs, and the current state and challenges of open universities in China after five years’ reform. Five topics are explored in this paper, including: the new positioning of open universities in China’s vast and differentiated higher education system; award bearing and non-award bearing program offerings; implementation of the online teaching and learning modes; the use of Open Education Resources (OER) and online mini-courses; and the development and use of a credit bank system. A summary of these topics follows a discussion of four issues of open university reform, including key performance indicators (KPIs) for open universities, cohesion and resource sharing between the national and provincial open universities, quality assurance for award bearing programs, and planning to transform China’s existing 39 provincial RTVUs into OUs. It is expected that the results of this study would contribute to knowledge about institutional differentiation in the world’s largest higher education system, and on the merits of open and distance education in the human resource development in China. This paper may also provide insight for other countries that are engaged in institutional differentiation of higher education systems punctuated by the essential role of open universities in such planning and implementation.

scholarly journals Learning in the COVID-19 Era: Higher Education Students and Faculty’s Experience with Emergency Distance Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (09) ◽  
pp. 40
Author(s):  
Talal Alasmari
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
Education System ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Survey Questionnaire ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
Teachers And Students

Purpose: The main aim of the study is to student and faculty’s experience with emergency distance education in the higher education system at the time of COVID-19 Research Methodology: This research has employed a quantitative approach where survey questionnaire was used as the instrument for data collection. The data was collected from teachers and students separately. The sample of teachers was 916 and the sample of students was 4623. For both the questionnaires, three point and five point Likert scale was used to record the responses. SPSS was used to analyse the data with the help of frequency analysis and correlation analysis. Findings: The results of this research have indicated that emergency distance education tends to impact learning experience of teachers and students in Jeddah. The quantitative findings of this study have suggested that supportive and efficient infrastructure is important for the purpose of ensuring smooth learning in the COVID-19 era. Limitations/ Implications: This research has been carried out in the context of Jeddah hence the scope of the research was restricted. The results of this research are only applicable for higher education system in that geographical region

scholarly journals Distance learning as an open educational system in the information society

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 330-337
Author(s):  
Yana Okopna ◽  
Kateryna Fadyeyeva ◽  
Svitlana Karpliuk ◽  
Anatolii Shevchuk ◽  
Halyna Kosarieva
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Education System ◽  
Information Society ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
Management Approaches ◽  
The University ◽  
Distance Education System

The article studied the principles of distance education in the educational process and its use in distance learning in Ukrainian higher education institutions. The research was developed through an exploratory and empirical study. The results proved the effectiveness of introducing distance learning in the higher education system; as it helps in the formation of new management approaches in the distance education system. Based on the analysis, proposals were developed for the organization and improvement of distance education at the university.

The experience of distance education in system of higher education in Azerbaijan

2021 ◽  
Vol 66 (05) ◽  
pp. 136-139
Author(s):  
Məryəm Rasim qızı Məmmədli ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Education System ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
History Of ◽  
Sudden Transition

The purpose of this study is to study and analyze the experience of distance education in the higher education system of Azerbaijan. This study is a qualitative study that explores distance learning practices, and document analysis of quality methods has been used. The study identified the history of distance education, the world's first distance education schools, higher education institutions. At the same time, during the pandemic, statistical indicators of the change of the form of education and the transition to distance education and the number of students were determined in connection with the suspension of the teaching and learning process in Azerbaijan. The decisions of the Ministry of Education regarding the introduction of distance learning were commented in the study. During the pandemic, the difficulties encountered in starting distance education were identified. Complex events held in educational institutions were discussed. It reflects how distance education is applied in higher education institutions and a number of measures taken by the Ministry of Education to adapt to this form of education, which is a sudden transition for students and educators. Key words: distance education, higher education, pandemic, education system,educational platforms

scholarly journals Actualization of Distance Learning in Comparison with Traditional Forms of Education in Conditions of Quarantine Security Measures

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 468-478
Author(s):  
Oksana Filonenko ◽  
Natalia Maslova ◽  
Valentina Mirza-Sidenko ◽  
Olha Voloshina ◽  
Vitaliy Demchenko
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Education System ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Security Measures ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
Teaching Aids

Currently, in the context of severe quarantine restrictions, one of the promising areas of the formation and development of the higher education system is the problem of its comprehensive informatization, which is based, first of all, on improving the information and educational environment for learning and the development of distance learning. Therefore, serious attention is paid to the development and implementation of modern information technologies in teaching practice. All this fully applies to the development of distance learning, which allows each person to improve their educational level with a minimum interruption from production, in their free time and according to an individual training program. Taking this into account, at the present stage of reforming the higher education system in the world, it is becoming more and more difficult to look for effective directions for training highly qualified specialists using traditional teaching aids, to respond promptly and promptly to the emerging needs of the labor market without understanding a large amount of relevant and accurate information. The article carried out a theoretical and methodological study of the very essence of distance education, and also investigated the main methods for assessing this type of education in a pandemic situation. The novelty of the article lies in the acquisition of the development of theoretical and methodological aspects of methods for assessing distance education in COVID-19 conditions.

scholarly journals Expanding Higher Education: Does the Open University of Sri Lanka Adequately Provide Distance Education Opportunities?

2021 ◽  
pp. 13-16
Author(s):  
Chitrangani Hewapathirana ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Education System ◽  
Open University ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
The Government ◽  
The University ◽  
Second Chance

In Sri Lanka securing a place in a higher education institute has become more and more competitive and as a solution to the demand on the government for higher education opportunities for qualified students. The Open University of Sri Lanka was built up with a goal to provide an opportunity to enter Higher education to a large number of people. The intention of this research is to find out whether the students who get admitted are really gaining a second chance for higher education through the Open University of Sri Lanka. This research has 3 goals. Study the methods of university entrance in Sri Lanka, look into the methods of admissions practiced by the Open University for distant studying and whether these admissions provide a solution to the problem of entrance to the higher education system in Sri Lanka. In this context the documented data and information are primarily used and for analyzing purposes 15 interviews are conducted. According to this information the Open University currently faces 3 problems on its admissions such as Supply being unable to meet the demand, Supply being unable to win the demand it needs and The decrease in the number of student admissions in both methods. As such the Open University is facing the following problems. The primary goals of the university are challenged. Therefore, to overcome these problems, the Open University should come up with a program to increase its student admissions through its 22 centers throughout the country.

scholarly journals Pandémiás oktatás

Educatio ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-21
Author(s):  
István Polónyi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Public Education ◽  
Education System ◽  
Higher Education Policy ◽  
Policy Changes ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
Ict Tools ◽  
The Impact

Összefoglaló. A tanulmány célja, hogy bemutassa a hazai közoktatás és felsőoktatási rendszer elmúlt tízéves átalakulását s annak kedvezőtlen következményét a pandémiás oktatás eredményességére. Az írás először áttekinti a közoktatásban bekövetkezett változásokat, amelyek közül az intézmények államosítása, az intézmények nem mérséklődő polarizáltsága és a forráskivonás súlyos problémákat eredményezett a pandémiás oktatás időszakában. A forráskivonás nyomán elavultak az iskolai IKT-eszközök, a polarizáltság nyomán a tanulók legalább egyötödéhez nem jut el a távolléti oktatás, és a központosítás következtében mind az iskolák, mind a pedagógusok magukra maradtak. A felsőoktatás-politikai változások legfontosabb elemei az intézményi autonómiát beszűkítő központosítás, az elitizálás és a forráskivonás. A pandémiás oktatás eredményességét ezek az intézkedések jelentősen befolyásolták. Az elitizálás nyomán a távoktatás a magyar felsőoktatási rendszerben rendkívül szűk, így sem az intézmények eszközállománya, sem az oktatók nem voltak felkészülve a tömeges távolléti oktatásra. A forráshiány akadályozta a gyors reagálást, és az autonómia hiánya is az önálló kezdeményezések helyett a központtól való függést eredményezte. A tanulmány azzal a megállapítással zárul, hogy a pandémiás oktatás hatása a magyar társadalomra alighanem két súlyos hosszú távú következménnyel jár: részint csökkenti a társadalmi kohéziót, részint nyomában tovább növekszik – az egyébként is egyre szembetűnőbb hátrányban lévő – magyar emberi erőforrások lemaradása a fejlett világtól. Summary. The aim of the study is to present the transformation of the Hungarian public education and higher education system over the past ten years, and its unfavorable consequences for the effectiveness of pandemic education. The paper first presents the changes that have taken place in public education, of which the nationalization of institutions, the polarization of non-declining institutions, and the withdrawal of resources have resulted in serious problems during the period of pandemic education. Withdrawals have led to the obsolescence of school ICT tools, polarization means that at least one-fifth of pupils do not have access to distance education, and centralization has left both schools and teachers to themselves. The most important elements of higher education policy changes are centralization, which reduces institutional autonomy, the elitization s the withdrawal of funds. The effectiveness of pandemic education has been significantly affected by these measures. Following the elitization, distance education in the Hungarian higher education system is extremely narrow, so neither the equipment of the institutions nor the lecturers were prepared for mass distance education. Lack of resources prevented a rapid response, and a lack of autonomy resulted in dependence on the center instead of independent initiatives. The study concludes that the impact of pandemic education on Hungarian society is likely to have two serious long-term consequences: partly reducing social cohesion, and partly increasing the backwardness of Hungarian human resources, which are already becoming more and more disadvantaged.

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