Exploring e-tutors teaching of the design process as content knowledge in an Open and Distance e-Learning environment

Authors : Mpipo Zipporah SEDİO

Pages : 329-338

Doi:10.17478/jegys.993901

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Publication Date : 2021-12-15

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Purpose: It is argued that Open and Distance eLearning insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(ODeL); institutions are expected to provide student support by focusing on critical aspects of content knowledge. Technology is a critical factor in student support through e-tutoring. The main question is ‘How are the varied procedural steps of the design process taught in the targeted ODeL institution”? It is assumed that ODeL institutions have competent e-tutors when supporting students through the teaching of content knowledge of the design process. Sample: The focus was on the postgraduate students who registered for two modules for a programme insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(n=250); in 2020. Method: The South African Ministry of Education for Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(CAPS); was used to investigate, design, make, evaluate, and communicate. A quantitative approach with an online survey was used in exploring the perceptions of students about e-tutors’ content knowledge. Data analysis: It was done numerically and thematically. Results: The procedural steps vary depending on the different ministries of education worldwide. E-tutors seem to lack content knowledge to teach at a distance learning mode. The teaching of the design process to student teachers requires insights into the procedural steps of the design process curriculum. Suggestions: E-tutors should be provided with training in the design steps.
Keywords : design process, evaluate step, investigate step, open distance e learning