ERIC Number: ED503279
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2008
Pages: 71
Abstractor: ERIC
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Manual for the Tutors of Learning Centers in Open Schools
Mitra, Sushmita
Commonwealth of Learning
This is a manual for those considering the role of Tutor in an educational programme following Open and Distance Learning (ODL) methodologies. To introduce the concept of self-learning, the manual is designed to be self-instructional: (1) Self paced; (2) Easy to read; (3) Easy to follow the instructions; (4) Illustrated with examples to enhance understanding; and (5) Activity-based to provide opportunities for reflection and application. Contents were selected by participants who attended a face-to-face training programme. Five units include: (1) Introduction to Open and Distance Learning (ODL); (2) Curriculum and learning materials; (3) Tutoring in ODL; (4) Process of tutoring; and (5) Evaluation and monitoring (E&M).
Descriptors: Distance Education, Prior Learning, Teacher Role, Open Education, Web Based Instruction, Teaching Methods, Independent Study, Teaching Guides, Foreign Countries, Vocational Education, Curriculum, Instructional Materials, Teacher Characteristics, Evaluation Methods, Inservice Teacher Education, Faculty Development, Computer Uses in Education, Secondary Education
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Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver (British Columbia).
Identifiers - Location: Bangladesh
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