ERIC Number: EJ818587
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-Oct
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The Inclusion of Intentional Ethos Enablers in Electronic Distance Learning Opportunities of Christian Institutions
Watson, James E.
American Journal of Distance Education, v22 n4 p195-206 Oct 2008
Communicating the Christian ethos of Christian institutions constitutes a significant portion of the effort and monies of these institutions. Included in the purview of ethos enablers are faculty input and advising, student services, required chapel/worship, ministry formation/field experiences, admissions procedures, and opportunities for students to interact with one another in informal settings. Each of these is included in the core functioning of campus-based Christian institutions. As these institutions move more and more to providing distance learning opportunities, it is questioned if equal importance is being given to these ethos enablers in interactions with distance learners. The purpose of this study is to describe what is being done and how effective selected Christian institutions perceive themselves to be in including intentional ethos enablers in their distance learning opportunities. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Distance Education, Role of Education, Educational Principles, Educational Philosophy, Institutional Mission, Surveys, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology, Electronic Learning, Christianity, Church Related Colleges, College Environment, Ethics, Ethical Instruction, Values Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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