The 4th industrial revolution has brought changes in current education systems. Many academic ins... more The 4th industrial revolution has brought changes in current education systems. Many academic institutions are opting for open education throughout the working lives of individuals that led to a distinctive rise in e-learning, thus, a need is identified to explore the intersections between self-directed learning, online mentoring, and online coaching. The aim of this chapter is to describe the main common trends on these topics and identify gaps in the scholarship that can serve as impetus for future research. Self-directed learning pertains to a process where students take responsibility for their own learning by setting outcomes, choosing material or human resources, selecting appropriate learning strategies, and evaluating their learning. The online context brings specific opportunities for self-directed learning, but learners may require the support of others for mentoring (a long term and relationship-based process) and coaching (limited to a specific task) at different levels of education, to instil learners with a love for open and distance learning. The chapter explores how self-directed learning could be supported by both approaches as well as can be fulfilled by peers or teachers. To this end, a systematic literature review was conducted of article publications related to self-directed learning, online mentoring, and online coaching within the African continent between 2000 and 2020. It was found that limited research has been done in this context and that most work was focussed on South Africa and the education sector with some work in the health-professions and other work contexts.
This article explores the role of institutions, Non-Government Organizations (NGO’s) and Family B... more This article explores the role of institutions, Non-Government Organizations (NGO’s) and Family Based Organizations (FBO’s) in addressing the needs of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) and their caretakers in Botswana. This qualitative study used a semi-structured interview schedule to elicit knowledge, opinions and responses. The thematic content analysis method was used to identify emerging themes as represented in transcribed interviews. The results indicate that HIV/AIDS, along with dramatic changes in social, political, and economic realms in Botswana, have drastically changed how OVC are cared for today. In response to the “orphan crisis”, various organizations have arisen to address the needs of OVC and their caretakers. Although literature suggests that institutions are not the preferred mode of care for OVC, they prove essential for children who have few other options. The data indicates that although a majority of extended relatives adopt orphaned kin, these families r...
Radical Solutions for Education in Africa: Open education and self-directed learning in the continent, 2021
The 4th industrial revolution has brought changes in current education systems. Many academic ins... more The 4th industrial revolution has brought changes in current education systems. Many academic institutions are opting for open education throughout the working lives of individuals that led to a distinctive rise in e-learning, thus, a need is identified to explore the intersections between self-directed learning, online mentoring, and online coaching. The aim of this chapter is to describe the main common trends on these topics and identify gaps in the scholarship that can serve as impetus for future research. Self-directed learning pertains to a process where students take responsibility for their own learning by setting outcomes, choosing material or human resources, selecting appropriate learning strategies, and evaluating their learning. The online context brings specific opportunities for self-directed learning, but learners may require the support of others for mentoring (a long term and relationship-based process) and coaching (limited to a specific task) at different levels ...
The 4th industrial revolution has brought changes in current education systems. Many academic ins... more The 4th industrial revolution has brought changes in current education systems. Many academic institutions are opting for open education throughout the working lives of individuals that led to a distinctive rise in e-learning, thus, a need is identified to explore the intersections between self-directed learning, online mentoring, and online coaching. The aim of this chapter is to describe the main common trends on these topics and identify gaps in the scholarship that can serve as impetus for future research. Self-directed learning pertains to a process where students take responsibility for their own learning by setting outcomes, choosing material or human resources, selecting appropriate learning strategies, and evaluating their learning. The online context brings specific opportunities for self-directed learning, but learners may require the support of others for mentoring (a long term and relationship-based process) and coaching (limited to a specific task) at different levels of education, to instil learners with a love for open and distance learning. The chapter explores how self-directed learning could be supported by both approaches as well as can be fulfilled by peers or teachers. To this end, a systematic literature review was conducted of article publications related to self-directed learning, online mentoring, and online coaching within the African continent between 2000 and 2020. It was found that limited research has been done in this context and that most work was focussed on South Africa and the education sector with some work in the health-professions and other work contexts.
This article explores the role of institutions, Non-Government Organizations (NGO’s) and Family B... more This article explores the role of institutions, Non-Government Organizations (NGO’s) and Family Based Organizations (FBO’s) in addressing the needs of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) and their caretakers in Botswana. This qualitative study used a semi-structured interview schedule to elicit knowledge, opinions and responses. The thematic content analysis method was used to identify emerging themes as represented in transcribed interviews. The results indicate that HIV/AIDS, along with dramatic changes in social, political, and economic realms in Botswana, have drastically changed how OVC are cared for today. In response to the “orphan crisis”, various organizations have arisen to address the needs of OVC and their caretakers. Although literature suggests that institutions are not the preferred mode of care for OVC, they prove essential for children who have few other options. The data indicates that although a majority of extended relatives adopt orphaned kin, these families r...
Radical Solutions for Education in Africa: Open education and self-directed learning in the continent, 2021
The 4th industrial revolution has brought changes in current education systems. Many academic ins... more The 4th industrial revolution has brought changes in current education systems. Many academic institutions are opting for open education throughout the working lives of individuals that led to a distinctive rise in e-learning, thus, a need is identified to explore the intersections between self-directed learning, online mentoring, and online coaching. The aim of this chapter is to describe the main common trends on these topics and identify gaps in the scholarship that can serve as impetus for future research. Self-directed learning pertains to a process where students take responsibility for their own learning by setting outcomes, choosing material or human resources, selecting appropriate learning strategies, and evaluating their learning. The online context brings specific opportunities for self-directed learning, but learners may require the support of others for mentoring (a long term and relationship-based process) and coaching (limited to a specific task) at different levels ...
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