Browsing by Subject "Models and Frameworks"

GIRLS Inspire: Model for Women's Empowerment

(Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2020-12)

GIRLS Inspire was established as a Commonwealth of Learning (COL) project in partnership with community organisations in Bangladesh, India, Mozambique, Pakistan and Tanzania in 2016. Its overall goal is to help women and ...

The Impact of New Business Models for Higher Education on Student Financing

Daniel, John; Uvalić-Trumbić, Stamenka (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2011-08-08)

Financing Higher Education in Developing Countries Think Tank, Bellagio Conference Centre 8-12 August 2011 The Impact of New Business Models for Higher Education on Student Financing by Sir John Daniel, Commonwealth of ...

Implementation of Problem Based Learning to Increase Scientific Explanation Skill in Biology Learning about the Environment

Laksmi, Monika Lintang; Sari, Dewi Puspita; Rinanto, Yudi; Sapartini, Raden Rara (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2021-11-19)

This research aimed to describe and find out whether implementation of Problem-Based Learning can improve scientific explanation skills in biology learning about the environment. The research method was Classroom Action ...

Instructional Design Models Incorporating Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Wider Access of Learners to Educational Opportunities at the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL)

Jayasooriya, H T R (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2008)

PCF5: Cross-Cutting Theme // From its inception in 1980, in the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) the fundamental mode of imparting instruction and learning methodology has been Open and Distance Learning (ODL). This ...

Integrating Community Partnership Perspective in University Functions: A Strategic Approach to Strengthen University-Community Linkage

Tripathi, Shiv K; Rathnam, B V; Tripathi, S L (2010-11)

Looking into the complexities of the issue, the present paper has been conceptualized around the broader research question of ‘how we can develop sustainable university-community partnership in the university organization?’ ...

Introducing the NVQF for more Open and Flexible Skills Domain in Nigeria

Abubakar, M S; Kazaure, M A; Yusuf, S M (2013-11)

National Vocational Qualifications Framework (NVQF) is a system for managing skills qualifications characterized by awards obtained through work-based assessment and training. To achieve a National Vocational Qualification ...

The Jeffrey Town Model for Community Development

Gordon, Ivy V (2013-11)

This paper will set out to show how the Jeffrey Town model for community development has been effectively applied to the deep rural community of Jeffrey Town in Jamaica, hence the Jeffrey Town Model with ICT as a key ...

The Jeffrey Town Model for Community Development

Gordon, Ivy V (Commonwealth of Learning, 2014)

The Jeffrey Town model for community development has been effectively applied to the rural community of Jeffrey Town in Jamaica with Information and Computer Technology (ICT) as a key element. The farmer's association is ...

Learners and Tutors Perceptions Regarding the Quality of the Study Materials and Support Services: Formulate a QA Framework for BOU

Numan, Sharker M (Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)

Quality Assurance (QA) is essential for improving organizational efficiency and effectiveness which increasing public accountability. QA criterion must be clear and transparent, it should be achievable and must meet ...

Learning for Development: The Work of the Commonwealth of Learning

Daniel, John; Menon, Mohan (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2007-01-31)

The World Bank, Washington, DC, USA, 31 January 2007, Presentation to World Bank Staff, Learning for Development: The Work of the Commonwealth of Learning, Sir John Daniel & Professor Mohan Menon, Commonwealth of Learning ...

Lessons from VUSSC: the Making of a "Virtual University"

West, Paul; Roberts, Kris (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2009-12-08)

UNDESA Virtual Learning Project, Jamaica, December 8 - 12, 2009, Lessons from VUSSC, The Making of a “Virtual University” Written By Paul West and Kris Roberts, Commonwealth of Learning // 1. What is VUSSC // The Virtual ...

Measuring Institutional Readiness for Flexibility in Teaching and Learning: The Ten Indicators

Mishra, Sanjaya (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2021-04-09)

“Measuring Institutional Readiness for Flexibility in Teaching and Learning: The Ten Indicators”, Keynote Presentation by Dr. Sanjaya Mishra, Education Specialist, eLearning at the ICDE 2021 Leadership Summit, April 9, 2021.

Message on the Launch of the National Qualifications Framework of Jamaica

Kanwar, Asha (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2017-02-15)

Video message from Professor Asha Kanwar, President and CEO, Commonwealth of Learning, on the launch of the National Qualifications Framework of Jamaica on February 15, 2017.

Nai Talim and Gandhian Approaches to Development

Takwale, Ram; Sawant, Vivek; Deshmukh, Martand N (2010-11)

Mahatma Gandhi has given his scheme of Nai Talim (New Education) in a well formulated approach to education in 1937 in his news paper ‘Harijan’. It is a well developed philosophy of education based on experiments he did ...

The Nexus between Stakeholder Engagement and Instructional Quality: The Case of The UWI Open Campus’s Awareness and Professional Development Towards a Quality Support Framework

Gilzene-Cheese, Florence (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2015)

With changes in the global economic landscape, universities are employing adjunct staff to instruct their online courses in new and expanding programs. Concomitantly, the growth of information and communication technology ...