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Psychological Factors in Distance Learning
Presentation Prepared by: Ilona Balogh
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Relevant Groups of Psychological Factors
Motivation: more difficult in distance learning higher level motivation is needed intrinsically motivated students motivation is different from traditional education Communication factors: inevitable differences by their inherent nature teachers and students are at different locations ever improving technology
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Motivation factors Confidence - Feeling of Insecurity Relevance
Self learning management skills (time management) Self reliance in mental activities Relevance Straightforward, up-to-date material in-class clarification is not possible Satisfaction Accuracy of evaluating functions fair feedback on performance
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Communication factors
Feeling of isolation low social involvement insecurity more fits for independent learning styles solutions: forums, chat-rooms Impersonal, formal phrasing prevents misunderstandings supresses spontaneity, informal discussions Lack of nonverbal cues less communication signs are used solution: video conference
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Relationship of Psychological factors
Motivation Communication Confidence Isolation Relevance Formality Satisfaction Lack of nonverbal cues
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Psychological factors at our institution – the issues
Causes of Attrition: Feeling of insecurity Unsatisfactory level of information flow Psychological readiness: Students: lack of time management skills problems with reliance Teachers: traditional teaching materials Misunderstandings
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Psychological factors at our institution - solutions
Mentoring system: personal help to alleviate the feeling of insecurity increase efficiency of information provision Forum facilities: encouraging active communication building special communities Blended learning: e-learning mixed with traditional face-to-face consultations Alleviating the feeling of isolation
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Cultural aspects Cultural differences have psychological aspects Psychological factors of distance learning are varied Comparison and implementation of best practice needs careful attention
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