FEMALE LEARNER TENACITY IN OPEN DISTANCE LEARNING SUCCESS: Life History of Sharan, Fuziah and Aleena as Open Distance Learners

Abstract

Despite the provision for better access, flexibility, and convenience, Open Distance Learning still remain a challenge to some students. This article presents the life history of 3 female ODL learners in the state of Perlis, Malaysia in their pursuit to complete their ODL programs. Specifically, the study explored the phenomenon of female learners’ tenacity in ODL among female adult learners