Journal Articles

Understanding Hong Kong distance learners

Title:
Understanding Hong Kong distance learners
Authors:
- Murphy, David
- Yum, Jessie C. K. University of Hong Kong
Source:
Distance Education, 19(1), 64-80, 1998
Publisher:
Routledge
Year Published:
1998
Education Categories:
- Q Philosophy of Education, Educational System & School At Different Levels
  - QG Adult, Lifelong & Continuing Education
    - QGE Distance Education
Keywords:
Distance Education/Hong Kong College Students/Hong Kong Education
Region:
- Hong Kong
Period:
- 1997.7 onwards
Level:
- Adult Education
Abstract:
This article outlines the methods and findings of research designed to investigate the ways in which distance learners balance the demands of their courses with the pressures of work and family life. In particular, the research aimed to reveal ways in which such students organise their study and integrate course requirements with other competing and continuing commitments. The principal instrument used in the research was a diary, which students were required to maintain for a period of one week. In addition, a small number of students took part in semi-structured interviews.
[Copyright of Distance Education is the property of Routledge. Full article may be available at the publisher's website: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0158791980190106]
Language:
- English
Document Type:
Journal Articles
ISSN:
- 01587919
DOI:
- 10.1080/0158791980190106
Permalink:
https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/bibs/19be6673
Entry Date:
2010-11-24