EFFECTS OF INTERACTION ON ACHIEVEMENT OF DISTANCE LEARNERS
Dr. Muhammad Javed Iqbal, Ms Najma Kousar, Dr Fazalur Rahman

ABSTRACT
The paper discusses some findings of the study conducted at Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad. It was a descriptive study. The sample of the study consisted of 20 resource persons and 80 M.Phil students enrolled in Semester Autumn 2009. Questionnaires based on five point rating scale were used to collect data from the participants. It was revealed that interaction took place during the M.Phil workshops while verbal interaction can lead the learners to take active part in the learning process. Techniques of questions used by resource persons promoted interaction during workshop and interaction motivates learners to ask questions, from the resource person that helps students to clarify their concepts about the topic. It was further concluded that interaction has positive effects on student achievement of distance learners. The study recommended to promote interaction among distance learners using different interaction techniques.

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