Επικοινωνία καθηγητή–συμβούλου και φοιτητών στις σπουδές απο απόσταση: Απόψεις φοιτητών στο πλαίσιο της Θ.Ε.ΕΚΠ65 του Ε.Α.Π.

Abstract

Two – way communication between students and tutors is one of the two key factors contributing to the success of a Distance Learning programme, the other being the complete and well-designed educational package. Both elements are essential to guide students’ learning.

By means of this communication the tutor can facilitate the interaction and active involvement of students with the learning material, and motivate their interest in deeper understanding. Thus, communication is a significant contributor to students’ learning.  In addition, effective communication can act as support for the student through clear and adequate feedback, which informs the students of their progress and provides vital encouragement.

In this paper we present the survey which was administered to students of the course module EDU65 (Open and Distance Education) of the Hellenic Open University. The objective of the survey was to study their views on the frequency, subject and ways of communication 

between students and tutors as well as review their perceptions on the contribution of this communication to the successful course of studies. Through their answers we try to determine the elements of effective communication between tutor and student and compose the profile of the successful tutor.