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E-learning and educational diversity.
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This article discusses the nature of electronic learning (E-learning) and argues for its centrality to educational diversity and the shift from teaching to learning. It is argued that E-learning is the new wave strategy that sits comfortably with other ... (Full abstract text below) Published 2002Jan
in Journal: Nurse Educ Today
(Language : eng)
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2002 Jan;22(1):76-82; discussion 83-4
E-learning and educational diversity.
Forman D, Nyatanga L, Rich T
School of Health and Community Studies, University of Derby, Western Road, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 5GX, UK. d.forman@derby.ac.uk
This article discusses the nature of electronic learning (E-learning) and argues for its centrality to educational diversity and the shift from teaching to learning. It is argued that E-learning is the new wave strategy that sits comfortably with other strategies developed for the 21st century. As such it challenges the traditional 'banking concept' of education, where the teacher is seen as the font of knowledge as long as students acknowledge this and are eager to absorb the teacher's vital knowledge. The article argues that E-learning should replace what Freire (1994) calls the backing concept of education, which is at odds with other 21st century approaches such as lifelong learning, open and flexible learning and the accreditation of prior learning (APL) to name only a few. In suggesting the shift from the traditional approach to E-learning, the article acknowledges issues of quality assurance and the need to maintain not only standards of achievements but also the comparability of those standards. Strategies for developing E-learning material and maintaining standards are discussed. McKey (2000) and Salmon's (2001) model of E-learning development and management are used to show how E-learning works in practise. The article then focuses on the role of E-learning as a catalyst for educational diversity, freedom to learn and equality of opportunity. While E-learning encourages diversity it paradoxically creates programmes that are more specifically tailored to the market needs than traditionally validated programmes. This is seen as very good in terms of addressing specific needs, for instance, specific knowledge and skills for a particular market. The learners or students in that particular market will feel that their specific needs are recognized and addressed, and will thus see the E-learning programme as having relevance for them. The article concludes by asserting that adequate resources, particularly learner support, will distinguish quality or good programmes from bad ones.
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| First Name | LastName | Initials |
| Dawn | Forman | D |
| Lovemore | Nyatanga | L |
| Terry | Rich | T |
Affiliation: School of Health and Community Studies, University of Derby, Western Road, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 5GX, UK. d.forman@derby.ac.uk
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