An Investigation into the Study Habits of Distance Learners: Implications for Guidance and Counseling Services

Somuah, Beatrice Asante; Dankyi, Lydia Aframea; Dankyi, Joyce Kwakyewa

doi:10.5901/mjss.2014.v5n6p273

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“…In Pakistan, the concept of studying in libraries is minimal therefore, students rely to studying at their home which has also been confirmed by Somuah et al 29 After the analysis, no relationship between chosen studymethod and the grouping of students was found. Vacha 32 reported that cramming was an effective studying tactic for courses that use take-home essay exams and research papers as significant parts of the course grade.…”

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ABSTRACT... Objectives:To determine the efficacy of Local Education System and GCSE system by comparing the scores obtained by first yearMBBS students of both streams of education in the first professional exam. The study also determined the effect of education systems on the study habits of these students. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Rawal Institute of Health Sciences, Islamabad. Period: June 2015 to June 2016. Methods: Students of first year MBBS were interviewed by the researcher by using a close ended questionnaire to compare the study habits between the two groups. First professional exam scores and study habits were noted and compared in both the groups of students coming from two different educational systems by applying Independent Sample T test and Chi Square (χ 2 ) test of independence, respectively, using SPSS 21 version. Results: After analysing the data gathered, it was found that students from both the systems performed equally in the first professional exams irrespective of their educational background, hence there is no relationship between the type of secondary education and performance in professional examinations. Similarly, there was no association between the study habits and the system of education. Our study concludes that study habits are personal traits and vary from one student to another student. Conclusion: The performance of students cannot be calculated simply through the system of education because of the complex and intermingled associations between cognitive, affective and contextual factors in higher education. This study concludes that predictability of academic success based on education system attended is questionable. Key words:Education System in Pakistan; Education System in UK; GCSE; Secondary Education; Professional Education; Study Habits.

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“…Distance learners need to know how much time to spend on a given learning package, when it is permissible to take a break in their studies and when they need to pick them up again. Open learners' study at their own pace (Somuah, Dankyi & Dankyi, 2014). Those experienced in ODL will know, though, that completely open-ended study is rarely effective.…”

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Interrogating the Art of Developing Self-Learning Material for Open and Distance Learning (ODL) Students

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Open and distance learning (ODL) thrives on students' utilisation of learning materials that designed in ways that allow them to learn on their own in the absence of a lecturer or tutor. This paper discusses what self-directed learning is and highlights the principles of writing self-learning materials for ODL learners. Various self-material materials utilised in open and distance learning are explored. In the paper, the writers further explore the nature, characteristics and importance of selflearning materials on ODL. The writers further discuss theories underpinning the utilisation of self-instructional materials. The paper further interrogates how learning material developers can engage in the effective development of self-learning materials in both print and electronic formats. Conclusions are drawn on the importance of professionally training material developers in developing high-quality self-learning materials for ODL learners.

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“…Distance education has long been associated with unsatisfied academic performance [1]. This problem has been the biggest drawback facing this form of education all over the world.…”

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“…Globally, the adjustment difficulties of distance learners have been an emerging issue, especially their ability to adapt to the existing university structures that were designed for regular students. Unlike regular students, distance students are usually older, have jobs, family responsibilities and mostly might have been away from their books for a longer period which make adjustment very difficult [1]. Many studies have proved that the adjustment difficulties like appetite disturbance, concentration problems, stress and depression are most evident in fresh distance learners [2].…”

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Identifying and Meeting the Counselling Needs of Distance Learners as Shapers of Students’ Academic Success: The Case of University of Cape Coast, Ghana

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The purpose of the study was to identify and meet the counselling needs of distance students, focusing on College of Distance Education (CoDE), University of Cape Coast (UCC) diploma students, in order to help shape students' academic success. The moderating roles of organisational culture and effective counselling service delivery were also considered. The descriptive survey design was used. The sample size of the study was 1110. Purposive sampling technique was used to select three regional capitals (Greater-Accra, Ashanti and Northern Regions) while stratified random sampling technique was used to select the respondents. Questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of 0.895 was the instrument used. Out of the 1110 questionnaires administered, the researcher was able to collect 1075 completed and accurate questionnaires, representing 96.8 percent response rate. The independent samples t-test and hierarchical linear multiple regression analysis were used to analyse the data. The findings of the study revealed that diploma students of CoDE had four broad priority counselling needs. Furthermore, the counselling needs of distance students were not adequately met by the College. The study concludes that whenever the organisational culture of the college supports the activities of the counselling unit, and also when the service delivery of the unit is perceived to be effective, the unit is able to meet students' identified priority needs which will in turn lead to students' academic success. However, to enhance academic success, students' personal characteristics such as gender, age and level of study should be considered when identifying and meeting the counselling needs of students. It is recommended to the College to nurture the kind of atmosphere that will support counselling activities in order to help boost students' academic success.

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An Investigation into the Study Habits of Distance Learners: Implications for Guidance and Counseling Services

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Study Habits;

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Interrogating the Art of Developing Self-Learning Material for Open and Distance Learning (ODL) Students

Identifying and Meeting the Counselling Needs of Distance Learners as Shapers of Students’ Academic Success: The Case of University of Cape Coast, Ghana

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