Post-Graduate Diploma in Open School Operations and Managements

Introduction

This graduate programme will prepare administrators, support and faculty staff to effectively plan and manage the day to day operations of an Open School using a variety of delivery technologies and pedagogical methods.

Objectives and Target Groups

Upon completion of the Open School Operations and Management Graduate Programme, participants will be able to:
• Examine the historical development of the ODL approach and its philosophical and theoretical underpinnings.
• Examine the foundations and best practices of ODL and the Open School methods.
• Design and develop ODL learning materials using a variety of sources including OER.
• Deliver ODL modules to Open School learners.
• Employ a wide variety of media/ICT technologies and social media tools needed to support Open School learners.
• Support and manage an Open School environment, faculty and support staff.
• Create policies and guidelines to govern Open School systems.
• Demonstrate the habits of reflective practice as part of a process of continuing professional development.

Course open for

The target audience for this programme are professionals engaged in the day to day operations and management of Open Schools throughout the developing world. This can include, but is not limited to:
• ODL Programme Coordinators.
• Academic Facilitators/Instructors.
• Open School Administrators/Managers.
• Student Support Personnel.
• Curriculum/Instructional Designers.
• ODL Technology Support Personnel.
• ODL Tutors/Mentors.
• ODL Programme Evaluators.
• Ministry professionals guiding the implementation and management of Open School policies and regulations.
• Consultants supporting Open School/ODL clients.

Admission Requirements

• Any relevant recognised qualification at level 7 OR
• Open Distance Learning (ODL) practitioners with a level 6 qualification plus 3 years relevant experience.

STUDY MODE

Distance

COURSE CODE

(PDOSOM)

DURATION

Two Years

CONTACT DETAILS
Laina Namulo
+264 613205370
Namulo@namcol.edu.na
BANKING DETAILS

Bank Windhoek
Katutura Branch
Acc:1141143121
Cheque Account
Reference: Student number

Fee Structure

SEMESTER 1
Registration fee is N$2690.00, which should be paid upon registration, the remaining amount should be settled by May 31. The once-off 690.00 data fee is charged with registation for 10G of data each month for the whole year

SEMESTER 2
Registration fee is N$2000.00, which should be paid upon registration, The remaining amount should be settled by 30 September.

Type of FeeAmount
Modules x47280.00
Grand Total7970.00

Modules

ModuleCode
1. Foundations, History and Evolution of ODL and
Open Schooling
2801
2. Open Schools Systems and Models2802
3. OER Design, Development and Publication2803
4. Module Delivery and Student Management2804
5. Student and Facility Support in Open Schools2805
6. Open School Management2806
7. Major Project (begins in semester 2)2808

Assessment

• Two assignments per module.
• Assignments will contribute 50% towards the final mark.
• An admission mark of 50% through assignment marks is required to sit for the examination in each module.
• One three-hour examination paper per module.
• End of semester examination.

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