Constraints faced by the learners of diploma in agri-inputs course through open and distance learning mode

Abstract

The present study was conducted with 142 qualified students of Diploma in Agri Inputs (DAI) course offered at Vellore district of Tamil Nadu to know about the constraints experienced while learning the DAI course through Open and Distance Learning mode and to offer suggestions. The results of the study indicated that the family commitments (94.00%) and difficulty in attending the classes during the peak agricultural seasons (93.00%) were found as major personal constraints faced by the respondents. More than ninety per cent of the respondents had expressed high travelling cost (92.00%) and exam fees (91.00%) as the major economic constraints and were ranked as I and II respectively. Cent per cent of the respondents had suggested to obtain feedback from the students about the courses, arranging more field visits and to conduct more practical classes.