Addressing socio-economic challenges of science teacher training through virtual and open distance learning in Zimbabwe (original) (raw)

2012

Abstract

The paper studied challenges of recent economic melt-down in Zimbabwe on the enrolment of students of science teaching, and the measures instituted by Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE) Virtual and Open Distance Learning (VODL) was therefore instituted in August 2010 to make science teacher training economically affordable and socially convenient are examined in this work. Meagre economic resources and tight social obligations placed the commitment to science teacher training at the bottom of family priorities. The study assessed key VODL documents, carried out key informant interviews and questionnaire surveys were undertaken at seven centres in Zimbabwe. While the introduction of the complementary block release realised a slim increase, the more versatile VODL strategy doubled within one year. VODL proved to be more affordable using the instalment payment method than the earlier two while combining minimum inconvenience of one month relocation with face-to-face interac...

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