Distance Learning Degrees: Possibility of Evasion, Styles and Learning Strategies

Author(s)

Raíssa Bárbara Nunes Moraes Andrade ^[1] ; Thaís Zerbini ^[2]

Affiliation

^[1] Universidade de São Paulo - Brasil

^[2] Universidade de São Paulo - Brasil

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: Paidéia; v. 29, 2019-12-09.

Abstract

Abstract Distance Learning (DL) has been shown to be adequate to the current field of Training, Development and Education (TD&E), which constantly undergoes transformations resulting from technological innovations. Students’ characteristics is one of the factors responsible for abandoning DL programs. This study aimed to relate the possibility of evasion of a DL course and the variables belonging to the student’s characteristics (Learning Strategies and Styles). A total of 135 students enrolled in a distance learning degree responded virtually to the instruments of Learning Strategies and Styles. The results showed that most participants who would not abandon the course used the Behavioral and Self-Regulated Learning Strategies and presented the Learning Style related to the Study Environment. The data obtained contribute to future planning of TD&E programs, which should consider the clientele’s characteristics. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 14/18466-9 - Impact of learning strategies and styles in the evasion of educational shares offered at distance
• Grantee: Raíssa Bárbara Nunes Moraes Andrade
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master