Leaders in Distance Education in the English-Speaking Caribbean

In examining the provision of distance education in the English-speaking (Commonwealth) Caribbean, it must be acknowledged that, historically, the main providers have been external institutions: the University of London International Programmes and the City and Guilds of London Institute are two ins...

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Autor principal:	Olabisi Kuboni
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Publicado:	Commonwealth of Learning 2017
Materias:	leaders distance education caribbean Theory and practice of education LB5-3640
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:053e5293e45a4b9f8e1f757e72f1309a2021-12-03T19:49:40ZLeaders in Distance Education in the English-Speaking Caribbean2311-1550https://doaj.org/article/053e5293e45a4b9f8e1f757e72f1309a2017-11-01T00:00:00Zhttps://jl4d.org/index.php/ejl4d/article/view/268https://doaj.org/toc/2311-1550In examining the provision of distance education in the English-speaking (Commonwealth) Caribbean, it must be acknowledged that, historically, the main providers have been external institutions: the University of London International Programmes and the City and Guilds of London Institute are two institutions that have performed that function dating back to the early 20th century. In more contemporary times, newer institutions have not only replicated that conventional model but have introduced different modalities for teaching from a distance. For example there are franchising arrangements with locally-based organisations as well as offshore schools (Marshall, et al, 2008). Notwithstanding the continued presence of these external interests, there is an internally driven operation that has been evolving over the last seven decades that warrants attention. It is in this regard, that distance education in the University of the West Indies (UWI), and its predecessor, the University College of the West Indies (UCWI), needs to be acknowledged. More specifically, this paper will examine the activities of key individuals who have emerged as leaders in this area of educational provision within the institution.Olabisi KuboniCommonwealth of Learningarticleleadersdistance educationcaribbeanTheory and practice of educationLB5-3640ENJournal of Learning for Development, Vol 4, Iss 3, Pp 260-274 (2017)
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description	In examining the provision of distance education in the English-speaking (Commonwealth) Caribbean, it must be acknowledged that, historically, the main providers have been external institutions: the University of London International Programmes and the City and Guilds of London Institute are two institutions that have performed that function dating back to the early 20th century. In more contemporary times, newer institutions have not only replicated that conventional model but have introduced different modalities for teaching from a distance. For example there are franchising arrangements with locally-based organisations as well as offshore schools (Marshall, et al, 2008). Notwithstanding the continued presence of these external interests, there is an internally driven operation that has been evolving over the last seven decades that warrants attention. It is in this regard, that distance education in the University of the West Indies (UWI), and its predecessor, the University College of the West Indies (UCWI), needs to be acknowledged. More specifically, this paper will examine the activities of key individuals who have emerged as leaders in this area of educational provision within the institution.
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Leaders in Distance Education in the English-Speaking Caribbean

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