A Study of Learners’ Reflection on Andragogical Skills of Distance Education Tutors

Authors : İrshad HUSSAİN

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Publication Date : 2012-12-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The researcher conducted present study with the objectives to a);. evaluate attitude of learners towards academic and tutoring skills of distance education tutors, b);. assess the opinion of distance learners about assessment and evaluation skills of their tutors and c);. examine reflection of learners on scaffolding skills of distance education tutors. The population of the study consisted of learners of pre-service teacher education insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(B.Ed semester spring 2010); programme of Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad. The sample of the study was taken through the convenient sampling technique from three regions of Allama Iqbal Open University situated in the Punjab Province. A questionnaire was designed using a five-point insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(rating/Likert); scale to elicit the reflection of insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(600); learners. However, the response rate was 78% insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(468); of the total sample. Interview schedule was also used as a research tool for collecting qualitative data from insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(50); respondents in five groups. The researcher analysed data quantitatively and qualitatively. The study concluded that the overall reflection of distance learners on andragogical skills of their tutors was positive. Apparently they were satisfied with andragogical skills of their tutors. They asserted that their tutors had academic and tutoring skills insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(consisting of encouraging, guiding & facilitating –emboldening and enabling skills);, assessment & evaluation skills, and technical and social skills. However, tutors needed training to use social websites, Skype and mobile phone conferences and online discussion. Keeping in view the conclusion of the study, the researcher recommended short and long term training of tutors to use information and communication technologies appropriately
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