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ERIC Number: EJ657623
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1011-3487
Self-Directed Learning: Adult Learners' Perceptions and Their Study Materials.
Greyling, E. S. G.; Geyser, H. C.; Fourie, C. M.
South African Journal of Higher Education, v16 n2 p112-21 2002
Triggered by the poor performance of historically-disadvantaged students in a South African distance education course, examined students' perceptions of their self-directed learning (SDL). Also examined the SDL support contained in their study materials. Found that the students generally lacked readiness for SDL, suggesting several changes needed in study materials. (EV)
Descriptors: Distance Education, Educationally Disadvantaged, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Nontraditional Students, Self Management, Student Surveys
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: South Africa