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Questions and Answers
Listening helps you build on previous ______ and experiences.
learning
Active listening exposes you to new ______ and vocabulary daily.
words
______ barriers to effective listening include hearing impairment.
Physical
A noisy non-conducive environment is another ______ to effective listening.
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To avoid distractions, it is recommended to come early to ______ to get a comfortable seat.
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When the mental/physical state of the individual is compromised, it is considered a ______ barrier.
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Fatigue and sleepiness can greatly impair your ______ during a lecture.
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A hearing aid can help a deaf student to ______ effectively in class.
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Asking questions and looking up words in the dictionary can help increase your ______ effortlessly.
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Consolidating a long-term memory of a topic is a result of ______ listening.
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Study Notes
Course Information
- GST 107: A Study Guide for the Distance Learner is a compulsory course with 2 credit units, requiring 4 hours of study per week.
- The course is offered by the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) in the 1st semester.
- The course edition is the first edition.
Course Team
- The course developers are Prof. Olubiyi Adewale, Dr. Johnson Opateye, Dr. Chidinma Onwubere, and Miss Nora Onwumelu.
- The course writers are Prof. Olubiyi Adewale, Dr. Johnson Opateye, Dr. Chidinma Onwubere, and Miss Nora Onwumelu.
- The instructional designer is Inegbedion, Juliet O. (Ph.D.).
- The learning technologists are Dr. Adewale Adesina, Nura Maidoki, and Henry Udeh.
- The content editor is Inegbedion, Juliet O. (Ph.D.).
- The copy editors are Inegbedion, Juliet O. (Ph.D.) and Mrs. Christiana Uzoukwu.
Ice Breaker
- Students are required to upload their passport and introduce themselves, stating their names, occupation, hobby, expectations in the course, and their preferred name.
Course Guide
- The course guide is designed to help students navigate the course and achieve their goals.
Introduction to Open and Distance Learning (ODL) System
- The ODL system is a mode of education that allows students to learn at their own pace and convenience.
- The system is designed to provide flexibility and accessibility to education.
History of Open and Distance Learning
- The history of distance education dates back to the 1940s when the University of Oxford offered correspondence courses to students in Nigeria.
- The University of London and Cambridge also offered correspondence courses to Nigerian students.
- The Rapid Results College and Wosley Hall correspondence studies were among the first organized distance learning programs in Africa.
- Nigeria introduced the radio/television stage of distance education through the English by Radio program in 1960.
- Ahmadu Bello University established the University of the Air in 1972, which was used for the Teachers In-Service Educational Program in 1975.
Characteristics of Open and Distance Learning
- The ODL system is characterized by flexibility, accessibility, and technology-driven learning.
- The system allows students to learn at their own pace and convenience.
- The use of technology has enabled new opportunities for sharing information, resources, and experiences.
Study Skills for the Distance Learner
- Listening is an important skill for distance learners, as it helps them to build on previous learning and experiences.
- Effective listening involves active listening, which includes paying attention, recognizing emotions, and responding appropriately.
- Barriers to effective listening include physical barriers, physiological barriers, and psychological barriers.
Assessment and Evaluation Modes in Open and Distance Learning
- The course will cover assessment and evaluation modes in ODL, including overview of assessment, instructional-based assessment modes, semester examination, and assessment of non-examinable courses.
Learners' Support Services
- The course will cover learners' support services, including definition and purposes of learners' support services, types of learners' support services, sources of learners' support services, and benefits of learners' support services.
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Description
This course provides a comprehensive guide for distance learners, covering essential study skills and strategies. Students will learn how to effectively manage their time, resources, and learning environment.
