Read the text titled “Investigating challenges Faced by Open Distance Students in African

Question

Read the text titled “Investigating challenges Faced by Open Distance Students in African

Institutions of Higher learning and then answer the questions that follow.
Source: Journal of Occupational Health, Volume 19, Issue 3, 2014, pages 45-49,
INVESTIGATING CHALLENGES FACED BY OPEN DISTANCE STUDENTS IN AFRICAN
INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING
Maxwell C.C. Musingafi1* Barbra Mapuranga 2 Kudzai Chiwanza3 Shupikai Zebron4
QUESTION 9: SUMMARY WRITING
Read the article titled ‘INVESTIGATING CHALLENGES FACED BY OPEN DISTANCE STUDENTS
IN AFRICAN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING and write an academic summary of not
more than 120 words about it. NB: Use your own words as far as possible. (26 marks)

Answer 1

The article "Investigating Challenges Faced by Open Distance Students in African Institutions of Higher Learning" examines the difficulties encountered by students studying through open distance learning in Africa. The study conducted by Musingafi et al. highlights various challenges such as lack of support systems, limited access to resources, and difficulties in time management. These obstacles impact the academic performance and overall success of open distance students. The findings emphasize the importance of addressing these challenges to improve the learning experience and outcomes for students in African institutions of higher learning.