The distance learner competencies: a three-phased empirical approach |
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Authors: | Seongyoun Hong and Insung Jung |
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Institution: | (1) Teaching and Learning Center, The Catholic University of Korea, 43-1 Yeokgok 2-dong, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea;(2) Department of Education, Media and Society, International Christian University, 3-10-2 Osawa, Mitaka-shi Tokyo, 181-8585, Japan |
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Abstract: | This study identifies a set of competencies displayed in the successful distance learner. It employed a three-phased approach.
Phase I, conducted to develop an initial list of competencies, comprised Behavioral Event Interviews with nine successful
distance learners. In Phase II, these competencies were reviewed, elaborated and categorized by seven distance education experts
by means of semi-structured interviews. A list of 15 competencies in 5 clusters was then developed and in Phase III, these
competencies and clusters were verified quantitatively by surveying 197 successful distance learners. The results reveal that
all of these 15 competencies are critically important to, and commonly displayed by, successful distance learners and that
of these, management skills is the most important. The findings and their implications are examined and the paper concludes
with suggestions for further research into learner competencies. |
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