getting youths in technical institutes on distance education: use of educational technology is the...
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GETTING YOUTHS IN TECHNICAL INSTITUTES ON DISTANCE
EDUCATION: USE OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY IS THE MISSING LINK
Ruth Nsibirano and Stella AchenMakerere University (UGANDA)
and G.M.N Isabwe University of Adger (Norway)
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Structure of Presentation•Introduction
–Objectives (CYP & Needs Assessment)
•Key finding•Way forward
•Distance Education•Why the change is needed for the youth [and in education]
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IntroductionCYP Diploma, now close to a golden Jubilee is anInternational program• Objectives:
– Empower young people – Ensure Young people's participation – Social justice for young people – The safety of young people – Respect for young people's human dignity and worth– Young people's connectedness to important people in their lives, such as family
and community – Promote positive health and wellbeing outcomes for young people
– Ensure positive transitions and healthy development of young people (Source: www.yacvic.org.au).
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Needs Assessment Study
Study Objectives were to• Conduct a context and user analysis
– Agencies, institutions and organizations that need youth workers
– resources available for the program (Staffing, learning materials, finances
– Acceptability of DE to potential students
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Key Findings
• Quite a number of agencies, institutions• More students now join technical institutions
– Interesting & Changing demographics• Age• poverty burden• So , most of them work to earn a living and to fund
further education• With added gendered social responsibilities
• Unfortunately, Vocational education is by F2F
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Findings continued
• And like Nelson Mandela said “ education is the most powerful weapon” that can be used to change the world
• Thus, promotion of distance education through appropriate uptake of educational technology should enhance youth programs, such as technical training.– Training, supported with ETs is a critical strategy
BUT is MISSING
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Acceptability & Way Forward
Willingness to Accept Distance Admission
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Male
Female
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Resources Available
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ICT Skills
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Distance Mode & Way Forward
•Needs from “working student” youths •Awareness is raised on Distance Education•Youth have capacity to use ICTs•Positive perceptions about uptake of ICTs•Labour market interests
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What are the NEW gains•Increased access to education for the youth particularly the female youth•Increased access & flexibility for the “committed” youth (Working, Married…)•A better option for the geographical and social variations• Enable the youth acquire skills, find and also maintain jobs & other livelihood strategies.
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Conclusions
• A number of organisations in place
•Programs for the youth: universal education training & skills development, wealth creation and economic empowerment, Vocational health… should adopt ET supported delivery for better uptake & gender inclusiveness
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Thank you!
Mwebale Inhno !!