Browsing 01. Research & Publications by Title

The Impact of the Commonwealth of Learning, 2006–2015: Value Through Learning for Development

Murgatroyd, Stephen; Tully, Janet (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2015-05)

The environment in which COL is operating is fast changing and challenging. Learning and education are seen as critical to the achievement of national development goals, yet learning and education are themselves changing ...

Implementation Guide – Pilot Phase - A Blueprint and Toolkit for School-Based Teacher Development: Secondary

Moon, Bob (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2019-08)

This resource has been developed to ensure a co-ordinated involvement of key stakeholders while implementing the programme outlined in the Blueprint and Toolkit for School-Based Teacher Development: Secondary. The document ...

The Implementation of Notesmaster as a Learning Platform for Secondary Education - A Case of the Namibian College of Open Learning (NAMCOL)

Nitschke, Jan J; Louw, Wilhelmina (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2020-07-20)

The Namibian College of Open Learning (NAMCOL) is a government-funded educational institution that provides study opportunities to adults and out-of-school youth. NAMCOL has adopted the Notesmaster platform as a learning ...

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 ...

Implementing a Blended/Online Learning Policy on a Face-to-Face Campus: Perspectives of Administrators and Implications for Change

Thurab-Nkhosi, Dianne (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2018-07)

Many universities are currently exploring the factors that impact implementation of blended learning policies and institutions. In the Caribbean this is particularly important as financial support by governments in the ...

Implementing L3 Pilot Project in Mauritius M-Powered (Mauritius-Process Oriented Women Entrepreneurship Development)

Sukurdeep, Naren (Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver and NPCC Mauritus, 2008)

The Commonwealth of Learning (COL) has confirmed its agreement with the National Productivity & Competitiveness Council(NPCC) to develop a successful pilot project on Mauritius Process Oriented Women Entrepreneurship ...

Implementing Multimedia Content Development Strategy in Open Schooling: The Experience of the Namibian College of Open Learning (NAMCOL)

Namibian College of Open Learning (NAMCOL); Commonwealth of Learning (Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, 2009)

This manual was produced as a direct outcome of a Commonwealth of Learning (COL) funded project on capacity building in the production of multimedia learning resources in the context of open schooling. NAMCOL’s interest ...

Implementing Technology-Enabled Learning in Indian Universities

Mishra, Sanjaya (University News, 2019-08)

The paper provides an overview of COL’s technology-enabled learning initiative and how this can be systematically implemented to improve quality in Indian universities and achieve the goals of University Grants Commission ...

Improving Education Outcomes in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Outcomes-Based Contracting and Early Grade Literacy

Mawoyo, Monica; Vally, Zaahedah (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2020-11-20)

Fifty-three percent of Grade 4 learners cannot read for meaning in low- and middle-income countries despite an investment of between 33-49% of education expenditure on primary education. Teaching children to read in the ...

Improving Livelihoods of Rural Weavers through Digital Training

Anoushka, Jha (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2020-10)

Report on the implementation of a digital training programme for rural weavers in 11 textile clusters of India. Implemented prior to and during the COVD-19 pandemic, the training programme marginally improved the livelihoods ...

Improving the Quality of Basic Education Through the Use of Gender-Sensitive Student Councils: Experience of Six Selected Districts in Tanzania

Mnubi, Godfrey M (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2017-07)

This paper analyses whether the gender-sensitive and democratically elected student councils helped in strengthening school leadership and providing a platform for increased awareness and advocacy for male and female ...

Inclusive Design for Learning: Creating Flexible and Adaptable Content with Learners

Watkins, Caren; Treviranus, Jutta; Roberts, Vera (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2020)

Globally, children with disabilities are disadvantaged in the school environment. They are also disproportionately represented among out-of-school children. Inclusive Design for Learning provides a means to address this ...

Increasing Access through Mobile Learning

Ally, Mohamed; Tsinakos, Avgoustos (Commonwealth of Learning (COL);Athabasca University, 2014)

As the use of mobile technology increases around the world, there is growing interest in its use in education and training. This is especially true in developing countries, where citizens are acquiring mobile technology ...

Increasing Access to Education for All Through Mobile Learning

Ally, Mohamed (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2014-10)

Mobile technology use has increased faster than that of any other technology in our history, and developing countries have the fastest growth rate of mobile technology acquisition. Mobile Web usage is expected to double ...

The Influence of Covid-19 on Students’ Learning: Access and Participation in Higher Education in Southern Africa

Mphahlele, Ramashego; Seeletso, Mmabaledi; Muleya, Gistered; Simui, Francis (2021-11-19)

Recent experiences of institutions in COVID 19 have heightened the need for research on its impact on higher education institutions globally. This article’s authors are from higher learning institutions in Botswana, South ...

Informal Learning and Non-Formal Education for Development

Latchem, Colin (Commonwealth of Learning, 2014)

The following article examines the issues of open, distance and technology-based informal learning and non-formal education for individual and community development. It argues that these two modes of education, which are ...

Informal Lifelong Learning for Development in Papua New Guinea: A Case Study from the Margins into the Mainstream

Kidu, Carol (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2018-04)

This article traces the impact of the Ginigoada Foundation on the educational development of thousands of children and adults in Papua New Guinea (PNG). // Port Moresby, capital city of Papua New Guinea (PNG), had been ...

Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) professional development strategy for teachers in Guyana: a case study

Moore, Andrew (Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, 2012)

The Guyana case study demonstrates that ICT can be used effectively as a catalyst for educational change. The potential benefits that can be derived from embracing ICT tools and content (in the form of OER) are significant ...

Information Sheet on Creative Commons “NC” and “ND” Restrictions

Commonwealth of Learning (Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, 2008-07)

Innovations in Community Radio: With Special Reference to India

Dutta, Ankuran (Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (CEMCA), 2014)

Community radio has emerged as an effective medium to give voice to the voiceless at the grassroots level in India. India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has simplified the process for obtaining a license, ...