Assessment of Challenges in Developing Self-Instructional Course Materials at the National Open University of Nigeria
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| Title: | Assessment of Challenges in Developing Self-Instructional Course Materials at the National Open University of Nigeria |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Okonkwo, Charity Akuadi |
| Source: | International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning. Apr 2012 13(2):221-231. |
| Availability: | Athabasca University. 1200, 10011 - 109 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 3S8, Canada. Tel: 780-421-2536; Fax: 780-497-3416; e-mail: irrodl@athabascau.ca; Web site: http://www.irrodl.org |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 11 |
| Publication Date: | 2012 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Education Level: | Higher Education |
| Descriptors: | Open Universities, Teaching Methods, Foreign Countries, Performance Factors, Barriers, Distance Education, Delivery Systems, Instructional Materials, Material Development, Systems Analysis, Critical Path Method, Critical Incidents Method, Organizational Communication, Organizational Change |
| Geographic Terms: | Nigeria |
| ISSN: | 1492-3831 |
| Abstract: | The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) is Nigeria's only university dedicated to providing education through the use of distance instructional methods. So far, however, the lack of availability and poor distribution of course materials, which underpin instructional delivery at NOUN, continue to be hindrances to achieving the university's vision and mission. There are delays and difficulties in developing and distributing materials to students and Study Centres. Many pioneer students cannot graduate because of this challenge. This paper examines the process of developing self-instructional course materials at NOUN. It reflects on the challenges associated with the quantity, quality, and timely production of course materials, labelled "the hills, the wills, and the skills" obstacles. The paper concludes that there is a need for better professional development in order to provide efficient ODL delivery. (Contains 3 tables.) |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 11 |
| Entry Date: | 2012 |
| Accession Number: | EJ983280 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) is Nigeria's only university dedicated to providing education through the use of distance instructional methods. So far, however, the lack of availability and poor distribution of course materials, which underpin instructional delivery at NOUN, continue to be hindrances to achieving the university's vision and mission. There are delays and difficulties in developing and distributing materials to students and Study Centres. Many pioneer students cannot graduate because of this challenge. This paper examines the process of developing self-instructional course materials at NOUN. It reflects on the challenges associated with the quantity, quality, and timely production of course materials, labelled "the hills, the wills, and the skills" obstacles. The paper concludes that there is a need for better professional development in order to provide efficient ODL delivery. (Contains 3 tables.) |
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| ISSN: | 1492-3831 |
