This paper examines the particular importance of critical thinking in distance education. It poses that the unique challenge of distance education lies in giving responsibility to the students for their own education. This is particularly important in distance education, as giving direction with face to face contact is not possible.
Funding
Category 1 - Australian Competitive Grants (this includes ARC, NHMRC)
History
Editor
Appleton K; Macpherson C; Orr D
Parent Title
Lifelong Learning Conference : selected papers from the inaugural international Lifelong Learning Conference, Yeppoon, Queensland, Australia, 17-19 July 2000, hosted by Central Queensland University
Start Page
270
End Page
273
Number of Pages
4
Start Date
2000-01-01
ISBN-10
1876674067
Location
Yeppoon, Qld.
Publisher
Lifelong Learning Conference Committee, Central Queensland University
Place of Publication
Rockhampton, Qld.
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Open Access
No
External Author Affiliations
Central Queensland University; Charles Sturt University;