Re-envisioning Pedagogical Support for Open and Distance Learning in Africa National Open University of Nigeria in Curricular Perspective
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This study seeks to retake a contemporary look at the need to equip students with more capacity to learn while pursuing means of livelihood. Specifically, the study is oriented on taking a visionary look at open and distance learning in the African context of education, from a perspective developed through studying the National Open University of Nigeria, and with a focus on how learners in this system can be given the pedagogical support they need to succeed in their studies. Two purposes piloted the study. First purpose: to consider some challenges to open and distance learning in the African context of education. These are challenges which need to be addressed through a re-envisioning of pedagogical support matters, putting into perspective the National Open University of Nigeria. Second purpose: to cognize the positive effects of re-envisioning pedagogical support, on open and distant learning in the African context of education. The study is a product of documentary (qualitative) research methodology, which engaged the homogeneous sampling component of social research. The study concluded with two recommendations. First recommendation: there is a need for open and distance learning universities in Africa to consider the possibility of establishing “Research Retreat Centers” as special arms attached to various study centres or as branches standing on their own. Second recommendation: to sustain and consolidate the goodwill of students towards open learning, pedagogical support matters should always be addressed with maximum response in a very speedy manner, thereby preventing wrong information from circulating.
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