Supported distance learning for health-care managers: How far can learning materials travel?

Supported distance learning for health-care managers: How far can learning materials travel?

• Martin, Vivien Open Unversity Bussiness School, UK
• Henderson, Euan Open Unversity Bussiness School, UK
• Abbott, Jason Open Unversity Bussiness School, UK
• Skinner, Chris Edith Cowan University, Australia
• Tsang, Mary Tabarsi Open University of Hong Kong
• Wood, Graham Cayman Islands Government

Innovations in Education & Teaching International, 38(4), 315-326, 2001

Routledge

2001

• G Curriculum, Teaching & Learning: Specific Disciplines
  • GH Sport Science, Health & Welfare
    • GHB Teaching Conditions & Facilities, Teaching Materials
• Q Philosophy of Education, Educational System & School At Different Levels
  • QG Adult, Lifelong & Continuing Education
    • QGE Distance Education

Competence Distance Education Evaluation Methods Foreign Countries Health Personnel Instructional Material Evaluation Media Adaptation Workbooks Australia Cayman Islands Hong Kong Open University (Great Britain) United Kingdom

• Australia
• Great Britain
• Hong Kong

• 1997.7 onwards

• Adult Education

Learning materials developed by the Open University for operational managers in the British Health Service are increasingly being used in other countries, often with adaptation and translation. This paper reports an evaluation of the use of these learning materials in Australia, the Cayman Islands, Hong Kong and the UK. Participants'views of the workbooks that constitute the core of the programme, the assessment process and the tutorial arrangements were mostly positive. However, the materials were not always seen to be successful in addressing individuals in their specific health care contexts. Some participants also reported difficulty in managing the workload within the anticipated study time. Participants were also asked to assess the extent to which they had developed management competences as a result of their studies. In almost all cases, learners reported progress, but there was considerable variation between cohorts in different countries. Possible explanations for these differences are explored.
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• English

Journal Articles

• 14703297

• 10.1080/14703290110073291

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2010-09-27