Evaluation of factors related to student performance in a distance-learning business communication course

Evaluation of factors related to student performance in a distance-learning business communication course

• Cheung, Lenis L. W. Open University of Hong Kong
• Kan, Andy C. N. Open University of Hong Kong

Journal of Education for Business, 77(5), 257-263, 2002

Routledge

2002

• G Curriculum, Teaching & Learning: Specific Disciplines
  • GE Social Sciences, Business & Law
• Q Philosophy of Education, Educational System & School At Different Levels
  • QG Adult, Lifelong & Continuing Education
    • QGE Distance Education

Academic Achievement Business Communication Distance Education Foreign Countries Higher Education Performance Factors Hong Kong

• Hong Kong

• 1997.7 onwards

• Post-Secondary Education

Because most previous studies on college student performance have focused on conventional learning environments in Western cultures, in this study the authors evaluated factors related to student performance in the open and distance-learning environment in Hong Kong. Using two-way cross-tabulations with chi-square testing and equality of academic performance by proposed factors, the authors examined 168 students in a distance-learning business communication course. Results show that tutorial attendance, gender, relevant academic background, previous academic achievement, and relevant learning experience were related to student performance. The results are mostly similar to those of prior studies despite differences in culture, teaching mode, and subject.
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• English

Journal Articles

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• 10.1080/08832320209599674

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2010-09-08