Staff Development in Open and Flexible Education
Staff Development in Open and Flexible Education

Author: Colin Latchem

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2005-07-15

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 1134688415

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As institutions and organisations around the world move to more open and flexible delivery of educational and training programmes, there is increasing need for effective forms of staff development to encourage and support change. Staff development is not only critical in helping teachers and trainers acquire and improve their knowledge and skills in alternative modes of delivery, but in helping to shape the policies, procedures and attitudes that are needed for more learner-centred approaches. This book draws together the experiences, insights and findings of some of the world's leading staff developers in open and flexible education. It is designed to provide an overview of the trends, influences and events which are shaping the work of these professionals, and the policy changes, processes and outcomes they are helping to bring about in this expanding field. The book offers various frameworks and strategies for staff development activities, with examples from commercial, professional and educational settings, and shows how these can be refined and adapted to more specific contexts.

Open and Flexible Learning in Vocational Education and Training
Open and Flexible Learning in Vocational Education and Training

Author: Judith Calder

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-10-08

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 1135365334

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This text reviews the strategies adopted in a range of behaviourist approaches to the setting and realization of standards - identifying the background from which they emerged and ways in which they might be further developed.

Staff Development in Open and Flexible Education
Staff Development in Open and Flexible Education

Author: Colin Latchem

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2005-07-15

Total Pages: 307

ISBN-13: 1134688423

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Open learning is the fastest growing type of education world-wide. This book brings together the experiences, insights and findings of some of the world's leading staff developers in open and flexible learning.

Policy for Open and Distance Learning
Policy for Open and Distance Learning

Author: H. D. Perraton

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 9780415263061

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This book considers the questions that planners and policy makers in open and distance learning need to address at any level of education.

Innovation in Open and Distance Learning
Innovation in Open and Distance Learning

Author: Fred Lockwood

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2012-11-12

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1136362207

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This volume draws together experiences in the application of technology to distributed learning. It offers an appraisal of the strategies and processes for managing change in open and distance learning and presents a progressive vision for all those involved in this widespread discipline.

Leadership for 21st Century Learning
Leadership for 21st Century Learning

Author: Colin Latchem

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-11-05

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 1135376743

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The challenge of managing education effectively is formidable. Written by two education managers, this text explores the issues associated with good leadership in educational and training institutions. It is based on their own work and on a series of detailed interviews with eminent leaders.

Distance and Blended Learning in Asia
Distance and Blended Learning in Asia

Author: Colin Latchem

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2009-07-15

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 1135848637

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Distance and Blended Learning in Asia is a unique and comprehensive overview of open, distance learning (ODL) and information and communication technology (ICT) in Asian education and training. Broad in coverage, this book critically examines ODL and ICT experiences from Japan to Turkey and from Sri Lanka to Mongolia – drawing conclusions from the successes and failures, and recommending ways in which planning, management and practice may be developed for the world’s largest concentration of adult open and distance learners. This pioneering book draws on Asian theory, research and practice to identify the strengths, weaknesses and challenges in all sectors of Asian education and training. It critically and insightfully discusses the ideas, skills and practices that are necessary to advance knowledge in leadership and management, professional development, innovation and quality assurance and research and diffusion. Distance and Blended Learning in Asia provides an insightful, informative and critical review of ODL / ICT developments in schools, open schooling, colleges, universities, workplace training, professional development and non-formal adult and community education. The book is an invaluable reference for ODL / ICT professionals, educators and students anywhere in the world, and is essential reading for all of those involved in ODL / ICT in Asia.

Vocational Education and Training through Open and Distance Learning
Vocational Education and Training through Open and Distance Learning

Author: Louise Moran

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2004-08-02

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1134283040

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Conventional apprenticeships and older methods of professional training are not providing enough skilled workers - governments, companies and colleges are now using open and distance learning to fill these gaps. Published in association with the Commonwealth of Learning, this unique review provides detailed analysis of worldwide experiences of vocational training and distance education. It looks at recent policy and practice at different levels - from transnational programmes and national policies to institutional and programme models. Offering guidance on how distance education and new technologies are being used to support vocational education and training, this book will help senior institutional managers and policy makers to understand and appreciate: * the role distance education can play in increasing skills levels in young people and the existing workforce * the challenges in using educational technologies, and distance education to deliver vocational education and training * how to devise effective policies to meet these challenges.