The Department of Open & Distance Learning | DODL is based at the School of Distance & Lifelong Learning | SODLL at Makerere University has grown both in the number of students handled and the activities required of an efficient Open & Distance Learning Programme. These activities include among others, an efficient student support system, production of study materials and a good tutoring system.
The mode of study that the external degree programme has to follow was that of Open & Distance Learning , which entails: use of print and audio study materials, integration of face-to-face sessions and organized study groups through study centers and self directed learning. The Department of Open and Distance Learning is mandated to manage all External programmes in the University.
[related_posts]The Vision and Mission of the Department of Open & Distance Learning | DODL is, to offer a variety of relevant educational programmes of adults using a flexible approach that fully enhances access to open and lifelong education, particularly to those who would be unable to attend higher level education on fulltime basis. The Department runs open and distance learning programme on a collaborative arrangement with other units within the University offering similar programmes in the internal mode. In Makerere University, these partner units are commonly referred to as Collaborating Units.
As has already been pointed out, four distance learning programmes are on offer, namely: – B.Cox, B.Ed, BSc. and CYP. The B.Cox programme is offered in collaboration with the College of Business and Management Sciences. The BSc. programme is offered in collaboration with the College of Natural Sciences. The B.Ed programme is offered in collaboration with the School of Education. The CYP programme is offered in collaboration with the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
The External Degree Programmes are run on a collaborative arrangement between the Department of Open & Distance Learning (DODL) in the School of Distance & Lifelong Learning (SODLL) and College of Business & Management Studies (for B.Com), the School of education(for B.Ed), College of Natural Sciences (for B.Sc.) and other Departments of the University.
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