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Exploring the Academic Support Strategies for NIOS Learners: A Survey Study
Abstract
provide flexible, accessible, equitable, affordable and quality education to all. One of the significantcomponents of NIOS's academic support system is Personal Contact Programs (PCPs) which facilitates interaction between learners, tutors, and peers. Through these PCPs, difficulties associated with physical isolation in open schooling is recognised. The present study applied a survey methodology to collect data from 1,230 learners and 320 stakeholders viz. NIOS Regional Directors of Regional Centers, Study Center Coordinators, School Principals, State Open School Representatives, and Tutors/Teachers conducting NIOS PCPs. Key objectives include assessing learners' opinions on PCPs, identifying motivations for participation, and exploring preferences for activities and ICT integration.
The findings revealed a positive perception of PCPs among learners, with a majority expressing satisfaction and recognizing the value of these programs in addressing academic challenges. However, the study also highlighted areas for improvement, such as enhancing communication strategies, improving access to study materials, and optimizing the delivery of PCPs.The findings of this study have significant implications for the design and implementation of future PCPs and other academic support initiatives in open schooling systems worldwide.
PCF11 Sub-Theme: Changing Mindsets for Inclusive Open Education
Paper ID: 1692
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India
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Asia
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2025-09
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Commonwealth of Learning (COL)