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ERIC Number: EJ534741
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1996
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ISSN: ISSN-8756-0534
Action Research for Quality Development in Rural Education in Scotland.
George, Judith W.
Journal of Research in Rural Education, v12 n2 p76-82 Fall 1996
At the British Open University (a distance education institution), rural tutors working in remote areas of Scotland felt that professional isolation interfered with self-assessment and professional development. Describes action research into student and tutor perceptions of teaching and learning that provides a basis for reflective teaching and staff and instructional development. Contains 22 references. (SV)
Descriptors: Action Research, College Faculty, Distance Education, Feedback, Foreign Countries, Geographic Isolation, Higher Education, Open Universities, Professional Development, Professional Isolation, Reflective Teaching, Rural Education, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Teacher Evaluation, Teacher Student Relationship
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Open University (Great Britain); Scotland