PROBLEMS OF DISTANCE LEARNERS IN PROVINCE OF SINDH, PAKISTAN
Journal Title: Asian Journal Social Sciences & Humanities - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 3
Abstract
The purpose of this paper was to investigate the problems of DLs in operational system of print-based DE institutions in Pakistan. The study was limited to the DE programs of AIOU. The sample of study comprised of 1170 students of B.Ed, AIOU (2013), residing in Sindh. It was a descriptive research in the form of case study. A five point Likert scale questionnaire was designed to collect data. Important variables contained in the questionnaire were identified from the review of literature. Descriptive and inferential statistics in terms of percentages and mean scores was used to interpret data. Analysis of data yielded delayed confirmation of admission & receipt of study material, high misplacement cases, need of additional material, lack of academic and general facilities at study centers, lack of professional commitment in tutors, improper monitoring, lack of professional attitude of RCs, shortage of supplementary media and late certification as critical problems of DLs. The study recommends timely information of admission & dispatch of books, decentralized delivery of study material, provision of resource rooms at study centers, incumbent assignment return, strong monitoring, intensive training of existing RCs staff and DE qualified personnel appointment, enhanced number of radio & TV Programs and timely issuance of certificates.
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Shahid Saleem Arain, Parveen Munshi
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