A Balancing Act? - Development and Application of a New Model for Retention of Part-Time Distance Learning Students

This poster was presented at the Learning Teaching and Assessment conference 2010.

Much of the current retention literature and theory whilst relevant in parts does not accurately reflect or investigate the situation experienced by part-time distance learners. There is evidence within the current body of academic writing in the field that part-time distance learners have needs and face challenges that are different to full-time learners and campus based learners. Thus a new theoretical model is articulated to demonstrate the uniqueness of the part-time distance learner’s position when engaged in Higher Education.