Higher Education Access and Success through Distance English Language Learning

Autor/in	Andrade, Maureen Snow
Titel	Higher Education Access and Success through Distance English Language Learning
Quelle	In: Athens Journal of Education, 1 (2014) 3, S.211-221 (11 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2407-9898
Schlagwörter	Access to Education; Higher Education; College Admission; Knowledge Economy; English (Second Language); Second Language Learning; Barriers; Costs; Admission Criteria; Language of Instruction; Nontraditional Students; Online Courses; Academic Language; Language Proficiency; Learning Strategies; Teaching Methods; Instructional Innovation; Educational Opportunities; Institutional Characteristics; Independent Study; Metacognition; Distance Education + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Education; Access; Bildung; Zugang; Bildungszugang; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Hochschulzugang; Hochschulzulassung; Zulassung; Knowledge society; Economy; Wissensgesellschaft; Wirtschaft; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Cost; Kosten; Admission; Admission procedures; Zulassungsbedingung; Zulassungsverfahren; Teaching language; Unterrichtssprache; Online course; Online-Kurs; Academic; Language; Languages; Akademiker; Sprache; Wissenschaftssprache; Language skill; Language skills; Sprachkompetenz; Learning methode; Learning techniques; Lernmethode; Lernstrategie; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Educational Innovation; Bildungsinnovation; Bildungsangebot; Bildungschance; Selbststudium; Meta cognitive ability; Meta-cognition; Metakognitive Fähigkeit; Metakognition; Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht
Abstract	Increased access to post-secondary education is necessary to advance the global knowledge society. Recognition of the benefits of higher education for individuals and their communities and nations has resulted in a large demand for higher education which institutions are finding difficult to fulfill due to adherence to traditional practices, policies, organizational structures, and delivery methods. Barriers for potential learners include access in terms of cost, admission standards, and scheduling. Governments around the world are determining strategies to overcome these barriers and provide opportunities for traditionally underserved populations. Distance education allows for the expansion of higher education courses and degrees in ways that are flexible and affordable for a range of diverse and nontraditional learners. As English is the medium of instruction for much educational content, particularly online instruction designed for a global audience, academic English language proficiency is a prerequisite for success. Innovative approaches are needed to help learners acquire English language skills in online environments and build a foundation to further educational opportunity. This paper describes innovative approaches that address issues of access and learner preparation in terms of academic English language and learning strategies that have been implemented by two institutions in the United States. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Athens Institute for Education & Research. 8 Valaoritou Street, Kolonaki, Athens 10671, Greece. e-mail: education@atiner.gr; Web site: https://www.athensjournals.gr/aje
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01