OUSL Journal Volume 05 (2009)http://repository.ou.ac.lk/handle/94ousl/5852024-03-29T11:06:29Z2024-03-29T11:06:29ZMedium of Instruction, Language Proficiency and Learner Profiles: Impact of English Proficiency on the Performance of Learners following the BA Degree in Social SciencesVidanapathirana, UpaliGamini, L.P.S.http://repository.ou.ac.lk/handle/94ousl/6092019-07-03T06:55:00Z2009-01-01T00:00:00ZMedium of Instruction, Language Proficiency and Learner Profiles: Impact of English Proficiency on the Performance of Learners following the BA Degree in Social Sciences
Vidanapathirana, Upali; Gamini, L.P.S.
This paper examines how three broad groups of factors affect the capacity of learners to acquire language proficiency which in turn influence learner performance of students admitted to the BA degree programme in Social Sciences. This study programme is conducted exclusively in the medium of English; hence the need to ascertain whether the medium of instruction affects the access to all communities. In terms of access, the paper shows that the current registration pattern is highly skewed to the metropolis while learner success is found to be strongly contingent on the proficiency of the English language. Although the findings do not support sweeping generalizations concerning social exclusion they however signify the need to revisit our admission policies, regulations and support services with a view to addressing issues pertaining to access, diversity and equity of the programmes administered by the Open University of Sri Lanka
2009-01-01T00:00:00ZAn Evaluation of Learners’ Perceptions of Student Support Services (SSS) in the Faculty of Humanities and Social SciencesRanasinghe, S.Vidanapathirana, UpaliRajamanthri, S.Gamini, L.P.S.Bullumulle, K.http://repository.ou.ac.lk/handle/94ousl/6082019-07-03T06:47:01Z2009-01-01T00:00:00ZAn Evaluation of Learners’ Perceptions of Student Support Services (SSS) in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Ranasinghe, S.; Vidanapathirana, Upali; Rajamanthri, S.; Gamini, L.P.S.; Bullumulle, K.
The quality of Student Support Services (SSS) assumes vital importance in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) because the services facilitate the teaching and learning processes while making learning a more rewarding experience for the learners. This paper presents the findings of a study conducted to identify the importance and efficacy of the SSS package currently available for learners in the OUSL. The analysis is based on the findings of a comprehensive study carried out by a team of academics of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The research methodology adopted for this study included a questionnaire survey, focus group discussions and participant observations. The study revealed that learners considered regular day schools, audiovisual aids and timely availability of course material as the most important components of SSS. The study ranked the satisfaction levels and compared them with the rank order importance of SSS components. It was found that there is a significant discrepancy between the order of importance and the order of satisfaction levels indicating that the SSS providers have not been able to prioritize the order of importance of the components to ensure client satisfaction. It reveals that there are significant shortfalls and lapses in the different components of the SSS package. There was also a significant discrepancy in the satisfaction levels of different regions.
2009-01-01T00:00:00ZConvocation Address - IVDe Alwis, H.D.S.http://repository.ou.ac.lk/handle/94ousl/6072019-07-03T06:38:31Z2009-01-01T00:00:00ZConvocation Address - IV
De Alwis, H.D.S.
2009-01-01T00:00:00ZMultiple global problems need integrated solutions: applying the sustainomics frameworkMunasinghe, M.http://repository.ou.ac.lk/handle/94ousl/6062019-07-03T06:27:43Z2009-01-01T00:00:00ZMultiple global problems need integrated solutions: applying the sustainomics framework
Munasinghe, M.
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