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Improving distance learning mathematics modules in South Africa: A learning design perspective
South African Journal of Higher Education ( IF 0.6 ) Pub Date : 2020-07-01 , DOI: 10.20853/34-3-3358
L.E. Greyling , B. Huntley , K. Reedy , J. Rogaten

In order to deliver high-quality learning and teaching, the Open University (OU) has adopted an approach to developing its curriculum called OU Learning Design, which supports a consistent and structured design, specification and review process. It provides a simple set of tools and resources to assist teams in choosing and integrating an effective range of media and technologies, defining their pedagogic approach, and sharing good practice across the institution (Subotzky and Prinsloo 2011). The objective of this study was to apply OU Learning Design tools in the context of the largest distance education university in Africa (Unisa) to identify areas that could be changed in order to improve student outcomes and retention. Two Unisa first-level mathematics modules were evaluated and mapped using OU Learning Design approaches and tools to identify areas for improvement. Qualitative and quantitative data on students’ educational experience in these modules and longitudinal academic progress data were used to better understand the challenges students are facing on those courses. The process uncovered areas where improvements need to be made and among the core recommendations were improvement of workload distribution across both modules, the timing of the examination period, and a greater variety of learning activities. These reflections will be used to inform the next “Plan” stage of the Action Research spiral.

中文翻译:

改进南非的远程学习数学模块:学习设计的观点

为了提供高质量的学与教,开放大学(OU)采取了一种开发其课程的方法,称为OU学习设计,该课程支持一致且结构化的设计,规范和审查过程。它提供了一套简单的工具和资源,可帮助团队选择和整合有效的媒体和技术,定义其教学方法,并在整个机构内共享良好实践(Subotzky和Prinsloo 2011)。这项研究的目的是在非洲最大的远程教育大学(Unisa)的背景下使用OU学习设计工具,以确定可以改变的领域,以提高学生的学习成绩和留住率。使用OU学习设计方法和工具评估并映射了两个Unisa一级数学模块,以确定需要改进的地方。使用这些模块中有关学生教育经历的定性和定量数据以及纵向的学业进展数据,可以更好地了解学生在这些课程中面临的挑战。该过程揭示了需要改进的领域,并且在核心建议中包括改善了两个模块之间的工作量分配,考试时间安排以及各种各样的学习活动。这些思考将用于为“行动研究”螺旋的下一个“计划”阶段提供信息。使用这些模块中有关学生教育经历的定性和定量数据以及纵向的学业进展数据,可以更好地了解学生在这些课程中面临的挑战。该过程揭示了需要改进的领域,并且在核心建议中包括改善了两个模块之间的工作量分配,考试时间安排以及各种各样的学习活动。这些思考将用于为“行动研究”螺旋的下一个“计划”阶段提供信息。使用这些模块中有关学生教育经历的定性和定量数据以及纵向的学业进展数据,可以更好地了解学生在这些课程中面临的挑战。该过程揭示了需要改进的领域,并且在核心建议中包括改善了两个模块之间的工作量分配,考试时间安排以及各种各样的学习活动。这些思考将用于为“行动研究”螺旋的下一个“计划”阶段提供信息。以及更多的学习活动。这些思考将用于为“行动研究”螺旋的下一个“计划”阶段提供信息。以及更多的学习活动。这些思考将用于为“行动研究”螺旋的下一个“计划”阶段提供信息。
更新日期:2020-07-01
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