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Enhancing MOOC Learners' Skills for Self-Directed Learning
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Zhu, Meina – Distance Education, 2021
The management of self-directed learning is especially critical for massive open online course (MOOC) learners. This mixed-method study investigated MOOC instructors' strategies to facilitate learners' self-management skills for SDL. The study used three data sources: (a) an online survey with 198 MOOC instructors; (b) semi-structured interviews…
Descriptors: Independent Study, Distance Education, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education
Designing MOOCs to Facilitate Participant Self-Directed Learning: An Analysis of Instructor Perspectives and Practices
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Zhu, Meina; Bonk, Curtis J. – International Journal of Self-Directed Learning, 2019
This mixed methods study examined instructors' perceptions of self-directed learning (SDL) and the design of MOOCs to facilitate student SDL. Four instructors were selected for Zoom interviews and their MOOCs were reviewed to inform the questionnaire design. An online questionnaire was completed by 48 MOOC instructors worldwide. The findings…
Descriptors: Independent Study, Teacher Attitudes, Large Group Instruction, Online Courses
What Expectations Do Sixth-Form Students Have of Their Learning and Their Teachers and What Expectations Do Teachers Have of Their Students? Stage One of the Action Research Cycle
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Deuker, Charmaine – Psychology Teaching Review, 2014
Action research is an invaluable resource, which can be utilised by those involved in teaching and learning as a reflective tool enabling a person to make informed decisions about their working practices. Developing and improving teaching skills is an essential part of the teacher's role so this method was used to explore concerns that were…
Descriptors: Action Research, Transitional Programs, Teacher Expectations of Students, Student Educational Objectives
Promoting Independent Learning by Curriculum Design and Assessment
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Marshall, Gill – Practitioner Research in Higher Education, 2007
Purpose: This paper evaluates whether the revalidated Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) programme encourages independent learning by its curriculum design, delivery and assessment. Results: Evidence regarding the promotion of independent learning was gained from learners and external examiners. The scientific publications, presentations and posters…
Descriptors: Independent Study, Curriculum Design, Student Evaluation, Delivery Systems
The British Primary School
Cook, Ann; Mack, Herbert – Educ Leadership, 1969
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Classroom Environment, Classrooms, Elementary Education
Supported Self-Study. CET Information Sheet 12.
Council for Educational Technology, London (England). – 1986
This summary of Council for Educational Technology (CET) activities begins by describing supported self-study, which is offered to secondary school pupils so that they will become more actively involved in the learning processes; find their work more adaptable to their individual needs; and learn how to become more responsible for their own…
Descriptors: Developed Nations, Educational Resources, Foreign Countries, Independent Study
Twentieth Century Thinkers in Adult & Continuing Education. Second Edition.
Jarvis, Peter, Ed. – 2001
This book contains 19 papers on 20th century thinkers in adult and continuing education. The book is arranged in four parts as follows: early 20th century English thinkers; early 20th century American thinkers; theorists of adult and continuing education; and theorists of adult education and social change. The following papers are included:…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy
The Final Frontier: Exploring Spaces in the Education of Adults. SCUTREA Annual Conference (29th, Warwick, England, July 5-7, 1999).
Merrill, Barbara, Ed. – 1999
This document contains 51 papers from a conference devoted to the theme of exploring spaces in adult education. The following are among the papers included: "Exploring Everyday Spaces: Women's Transitions from Welfare to Paid Work and Education" (Cynthia Lee Andruske); "Lost in Space? Re-valuing the Impact of Education…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Learning, Adult Students