Do or Die: Student Support Interventions for the Survival of Distance Education Institutions in a Competitive Higher Education System

Autor/inn/en	Netanda, Rendani Sipho; Mamabolo, Joel; Themane, Mahlapahlapana
Titel	Do or Die: Student Support Interventions for the Survival of Distance Education Institutions in a Competitive Higher Education System
Quelle	In: Studies in Higher Education, 44 (2019) 2, S.397-414 (18 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0307-5079
DOI	10.1080/03075079.2017.1378632
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Academic Support Services; Student Personnel Services; Intervention; Distance Education; Competition; Higher Education; Open Education; Undergraduate Students; Academic Achievement; Success; School Holding Power; Student Attrition; Student Needs; Teacher Student Relationship; Feedback (Response); Instructional Design; Personal Autonomy; Teacher Attitudes; Student Financial Aid; Technical Support; Emotional Adjustment; Stress Management; Counseling Services; Barriers; Technology Integration; Tutors; Peer Relationship; South Africa + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht; Wettkampf; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Offene Erziehung; Offener Unterricht; Schulleistung; Erfolg; Schülerbeurlaubung; Teacher student relationships; Lehrer-Schüler-Beziehung; Lesson concept; Lessonplan; Unterrichtsentwurf; Individuelle Autonomie; Lehrerverhalten; Finanzielle Beihilfe; Studienfinanzierung; Studienförderung; Emotionale Anpassung; Stressmanagement; Stressbewältigung; Förderlehrer; Lehrender; Tutor; Peer-Beziehungen; Südafrika; Süd-Afrika; Republik Südafrika; Südafrikanische Republik
Abstract	Despite numerous supports for undergraduates, low success rate has been a growing concern in the South African university system. Guided by Moore's [1993. "Theory of Transactional Distance." In "Theoretical Principles of Distance Education," edited by Keegan, 22-38. London: Routledge.] transactional distance theory, this mixed-methods study measured suppositions that providing support to undergraduates result in continued survival of open and distance learning (ODL) institutions and promote student success. The study wanted to develop a support framework that will reduce attrition and maximise retention and success and to enable ODL to gain 'fit' within the competitive higher education terrain. The study is significant for ODL institutions to enhance an understanding of support for undergraduates, address attrition and ensure retention. While thirty-five undergraduates completed questionnaires, module coordinators' perceptions were determined using in-depth interviews. Analysis amalgamated thematic categorisation and descriptive statistical examination. Results indicated that supports offer ODL a competitive advantage, reduced attrition, escalated retention and success rate. These results highlight the importance of support in ODL in South Africa. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01