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by Marvin A. Hodges
Jun 10, 2005
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Distance Learning Philosophy and Real Students
Teaching (teacher centered) was the old.
Learning (student centered) is the new.
Philosophy of Education, 2005
The 'one room schoolhouse' has returned. No campus is
needed. Distance learning students are highly motivated or
they would not e...See More/blockquote>
Distance Learning Philosophy and Real Students
Teaching (teacher centered) was the old.
Learning (student centered) is the new.
Philosophy of Education, 2005
The 'one room schoolhouse' has returned. No campus is
needed. Distance learning students are highly motivated or
they would not enroll. These students must understand that
to be successful, they need realistic goals, good study
habits, self-motivation, and persistence to be awarded a
degree.
The successful distance-learning university has new
responsibilities in a new environment. Graduates from a
good distance-learning university will be superior
prospective employees compared to normal college
graduates. They will have developed self-reliance, high
self-esteem, and persistence after four years of difficult
studying for their degree.
American students from public schools will be at a
disadvantage because they are not prepared for college.
Many Americans lack interest in working and learning, as
do people in countries with a history of socialist and
communist governments. Many modern students attend college
just to obtain that piece of paper, a Diploma, and to
enjoy the social life for four years. Teaching experience
at the community college in Miami, Florida confirmed this
judgment.
A variety of ethnic and national groups live in Miami and
cultural differences were evident. Some believed by
attending class, a passing grade would be automatic. One
student stated, "I deserve a passing grade; I paid my
tuition." With few exceptions, today’s students lack
concepts of ethics and integrity. Cheating was common, and
when caught, students had no sense of guilt.
The outstanding students were Asians and a few Anglos.
Thai, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese students worked hard,
completed the assignments, and used the class time
productively. Many of the successful American students
were adults returning to college. They came to learn; they
were the exceptions.
Distance-learning students are motivated, unlike the
average community college students. The American public
school system does not teach children how to study.
Families, American and those in socialist governed
countries, do not teach the value of the work ethic,
another attribute that must be learned. Distance-learning
students are in a new environment – a learning
environment. The student is responsible for learning; the
teacher is responsible for guiding the process rather than
continuing the inflexible "teacher centered" theory of the
last century.
The Distance Learning University must provide high quality
education from high caliber professors who encourage extra
support for students. Personal contact must be maintained
in spite of many miles separating the student from the
university. Technology improvements enable professors to
develop new, flexible methods of instruction. VOIP permits
Internet long distance telephone calls at low cost.
Asynchronous and synchronous communication systems can
provide more personal professor-student interaction than
most students currently have in large classes at brick and
mortar universities.
University education for the masses in the 21st Century
will be through distance learning. Geographical location
of students and universities will not be important.
America, Britain, Canada, and India require English to be
the common, business language as globalization intensifies
and international trade determines the future of nations.
A high quality, distance-learning university in America
can be the leader of this English-speaking education
evolution as a new "learning environment" replaces the
old "teaching environment."
© Marvin A. Hodges
11509 Fury Lane - #4
El Cajon, CA
Tel: (619) 244-1796
E-mail: [email removed]
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Find work teaching Math worldwide today
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try it! it's fantastic !!!
[link removed]
by Adult Ed Teacher
Jun 16, 2005
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Hi, I am interested in working for Ca. Dept. of Corrections
as a teacher. Does anyone have input regarding working in
an institution? Thanks for your responses in advance.
by demitrice
Jun 16, 2005
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On 1/13/04, Computer Teacher wrote:
> Could someone point me in the right direction so that I
can
> tutor students on-line that need their GED's? Is there e-
> learning software available? Thanks
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Find work teaching Math worldwide today
[link removed]
/blockquote>
[link removed]
That's the Mississippi Virtual Community College website.
They offer GED and community college online.
by HS teachers
Jun 16, 2005
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Hi teachers:
I wanted to make the switch from high school to teaching
adult education. what places and organization hire full
time teachers. Most jobs I see are only on a temp or part
time basis. I have a masters in science education and have
taught computers and math.
by Black Authors & Published Writers Direc
Jun 16, 2005
/blockquote>
The Grace Company published "Black Authors and Published
Writers Directory" on the web in September, 2003. Updated
daily, you won't want to miss being a part of this unique,
exciting and newly researched website directory at
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Visit us at [link removed]!
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On 6/10/05, Marvin A. Hodges wrote:
> Distance Learning Philosophy and Real Students
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> Teaching (teacher centered) was the old.
> Learning (student centered) is the new.
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> Philosophy of Education, 2005
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> The 'one room schoolhouse' has returned. No c...See More