International Conference
(AGBELEKAWE 2010)
On
The Challenges of Open/Distance
Learning in the Developing World
Date: 5th – 7th September, 2010 – Pre-ConferenceWorkshop
7TH – 11TH September, 2010 – Conference
It is an obvious fact that that the conventional mode of education alone appears incapable of eradicating mass illiteracy in Africa and indeed all other developing nations. Thus, other avenues through which illiteracy could be eradicated in accordance with the United Nations’ declaration in this regard could include affordable quality open/distance education for all. However, this initiative calls for continuous evaluation of this mode of education for quality assurance and control to attain the desired goal of the ODL by endeavouring to address the attendant challenges and peculiarities of the programme in African countries and other developing counties of the world.
It is against this background that University of Ibadan, Distance Learning Centre is organising an International Conference which aims at:
capacity building of both teaching and non-teaching staff of Open/Distance education Centres in developing nations;
providing varieties of opportunities for interaction and net-working among researchers, practitioners as well as policy makers at the level of distance learning;
evaluate the various reform initiatives in distance education vis-a-vis sustainable development in Africa and around the world;
compare notes on how to ensure quality provision of education on sustainable development in the African economies;
critique strategies adopted/adapted by African Distance Learning Centres,
Conference Theme
The Challenges of Open Distance Learning in the Developing World
Sub-Themes
- Learning Resources
- Funding and Resource Mobilisation
- Culture and Attitudes
- Management and Organisation
- Psychological Components of Teachers and Learners
- ICT Issues in Open and Distance Learning Programmes
- Developing Partnerships and Collaboration
- Quality Assurance/Control in Open Distance Learning
- Learner Support
- Contextual Issues
- Regularizing Practice
- Private Sector Participation in ODL including public-private partnership in ODL among others.
Call for Papers
Academics, Educational Administrators, Non-Governmental Organisations, Graduate Students, Policymakers in Distance Education, Private Educational Service Providers etc. wishing to present papers or posters at the conference should submit their abstracts of not more than 250 words in MSword/Richtext format by e-mail attachment to Mrs. Esther Durowoju: durowojuesther@yahoo.com or Mr. Tosin Kolajo: kolajotosin@live.com The abstract should contain Title of the paper to be presented, Name of Author(s), Institutional affiliation, functional e-mail address(s) and Telephone number(s). Those wishing to exhibit their educational services or educational wares should so indicate on or before July 15, 2010 to durowojuesther@yahoo.com or kolajotosin@live.com
There shall be refereed publication of the conference proceeding,
Deadline for submission of abstracts is June 30, 2010 while the full paper of accepted abstracts should be submitted on or before July 15, 2010
Keynote Speaker:
Professor Abiola Odejide - Dept. of Communication and Language Arts, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Lead Paper Presenters:
- Professor Dele Braimoh - Director of Institute of Open/Distance Learning, University of South Africa, South Africa.
- Dr. Ramon Yusuf – Desk Officer, ODL, National Universities Commission, Abuja.
- Professor Victor B. Owhotu – Director of Distance Learning Institute, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos State, Nigeria.
- Mr. Kobani – Director of Distance Learning Centre, University of Cape Coast, Ghana.
Venue: Supreme Management Training and Consultancy Services Limited, 64, Francis Okedeji Street, Off Awolowo Road, Old Bodija, Ibadan
Chief Host
Prof. Olufemi Bamiro,
FNSE,FAS
Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan
Hosts
- Prof. F.O. Egbokhare Director, Distance Learning Centre, University of Ibadan, Ibadan
- Dr. Bola Udegbe DeputyChair/Conference Coordinator, Dept of Psychology, University of Ibadan
