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Atherton, Mirella – Issues in Educational Research, 2015
The study of confidence was undertaken at the University of Newcastle with students selecting science courses at two campuses. The students were enrolled in open access programs and aimed to gain access to undergraduate studies in various disciplines at University. The "third person effect" was used to measure the confidence levels of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Self Esteem, Gender Differences, Undergraduate Students
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Atherton, Mirella; Shah, Mahsood; Vazquez, Jenny; Griffiths, Zoe; Jackson, Brian; Burgess, Catherine – Open Learning, 2017
Curriculum design, teaching methods, assessments and range of academic support need to be inclusive in Open Access Enabling courses. The findings of this study confirm a correlation between student access to online learning materials and a positive impact on grades in science courses. More specifically, students who frequently use the online…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, College Students, Educational Research, Data Collection
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Yates, Lynda – English Language Teaching, 2008
In this paper I report on a research project designed to address the question of how the policy of continuous enrolment has been working in practice in the AMEP (Adult Migrant English Program), the national English language program offered to newly-arrived migrants to Australia. Managers, teachers and learners from around Australia were…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Migrant Education, English (Second Language), English Language Learners
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Pascoe, Robert – Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management, 1999
Development of a national higher education market in Australia provides the opportunity for open-access universities to develop recruitment strategies based on the experience of North American institutions. Implications are drawn for focusing on student learning potential, reorganizing the curriculum, integrating recruitment and teaching/learning…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Admission, College Credits, Foreign Countries
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Hill, John – Australian Journal of Adult Education, 1983
The appearance of open universities in Asia is of interest to Australian educators, particularly since the Asian institutions differ in some respects from the British model which combined open entry to all and extensively employed the electronic media. The Asian Open Universities have provided access to higher education for many. (SSH)
Descriptors: Access to Education, Broadcast Television, Educational Television, External Degree Programs
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Walker, Elaine – Australian Journal of Adult Education, 1979
Describes the establishment and operation of adult Individual Learning Centres in New South Wales (Australia) colleges to provide a flexible alternative to existing college preparatory courses. The Centres include alternative instructional methods, individual study, self-instructional materials, open entry/exit arrangements, and teacher tutoring.…
Descriptors: Adult Education, College Preparation, Continuing Education Centers, Foreign Countries
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Latchem, Colin; Pritchard, Tony – Open Learning, 1994
Describes Open Learning Australia (OLA), a national program that was developed to widen and facilitate access to undergraduate education by providing open admission. Highlights include other Australian distance education programs; services provided by OLA and those provided by participating universities; electronic support services; fees; and…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Distance Education, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
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Doig, Brian – Australian Universities' Review, 1989
For years in Australia some form of public examination has been regarded as the test of the 'good' school or student. As a direct consequence, the examination exerts an influence upon the curriculum that makes reform difficult. An open admissions policy is discussed. (MLW)
Descriptors: Access to Education, Admission Criteria, College Admission, College Entrance Examinations
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Haines, Brian J.; Collins, J. Maxwell – Australian Journal of Adult Education, 1979
Examines the growth of adult continuing education in Australia, using data from Mount Lawley College in Western Australia to show its large enrollment increase in part-time and external mature-age students and the different types of courses and programs provided. Some benefits from and problems with this trend are discussed. (MF)
Descriptors: Adult Education, College Students, Credit Courses, Educational Innovation