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Become an Effective Open School Administrator with the PDOSOM Graduate Programme
Are you looking for a way to enhance your skills and knowledge in the management and operations of Open Schools? Look no further than the NAMCOL Post-Graduate Diploma in Open School Operations and Management programme. This two-year distance education study programme will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively plan and manage the day-to-day operations of an Open School using a variety of delivery technologies and pedagogical methods.
Admission Requirements for the NAMCOL Post-Graduate Diploma in Open School Operations and Management:
To apply for the PDOSOM programme, you must have any relevant recognized qualification at level 7 or be an Open Distance Learning (ODL) practitioner with a level 6 qualification plus three years of relevant experience.
Programme Objectives:
Upon completion of the PDOSOM 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.
Who May Apply?
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, and Consultants supporting Open School/ODL clients.
Programme Content:
The NAMCOL Post-Graduate Diploma in Open School Operations and Management programme consists of seven institutional core modules, which are as follows:
- Foundations, History and Evolution of ODL and Open Schooling
- Open Schools Systems and Models
- OER Design, Development and Publication
- Module Delivery and Student Management
- Student and Facility Support in Open Schools
- Open School Management
- Major Project (begins in semester 2)
Fee Structure for 2023:
For the first year of the NAMCOL Post-Graduate Diploma in Open School Operations and Management programme, the registration fee is N$2690.00, which should be paid upon registration, and the remaining amount should be settled by May 31. The once-off N$690.00 data fee is charged with registration for 10G of data each month for the whole year. For the second semester, the registration fee is N$2000.00, which should be paid upon registration, and the remaining amount should be settled by September 30. The total fee for the first year of the programme, inclusive of the compulsory data fee, is N$7 970.00.
If you are interested in enhancing your skills and knowledge in the management and operations of Open Schools, the NAMCOL Post-Graduate Diploma in Open School Operations and Management programme is the perfect choice for you. Apply today and become an effective Open School administrator!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the aim of the Open School Operations and Management Graduate Programme?
The aim of the Post-Graduate Diploma in Open School Operations and Management Programme is to 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.
What are the objectives of the NAMCOL Post-Graduate Diploma in Open School Operations and Management Programme?
The objectives of the Post-Graduate Diploma in Open School Operations and Management Programme are 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, and demonstrate the habits of reflective practice as part of a process of continuing professional development.
Who is the target audience for the Open School Operations and Management Graduate Programme?
The target audience for the NAMCOL Post-Graduate Diploma in Open School Operations and Management Programme are professionals engaged in the day-to-day operations and management of Open Schools throughout the developing world. This can include 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, and consultants supporting Open School/ODL clients.
What are the admission requirements for the NAMCOL Post-Graduate Diploma in Open School Operations and Management Programme?
The admission requirements for the NAMCOL Post-Graduate Diploma in Open School Operations and Management Programme are any relevant recognized qualification at level 7 or Open Distance Learning (ODL) practitioners with a level 6 qualification plus 3 years relevant experience.
How long is the NAMCOL Post-Graduate Diploma in Open School Operations and Management Programme?
The NAMCOL Post-Graduate Diploma in Open School Operations and Management Programme is a 2-year distance education study programme.
How many modules does the Open School Operations and Management Graduate Programme consist of?
The NAMCOL Post-Graduate Diploma in Open School Operations and Management Programme consists of seven (7) institutional core modules.
What are the codes for the seven institutional core modules of the NAMCOL Post-Graduate Diploma in Open School Operations and Management Programme?
The codes for the seven institutional core modules of the Post-Graduate Diploma in Open School Operations and Management Graduate Programme are 2801, 2802, 2803, 2804, 2805, 2806, and 2807.
What is the fee structure for Semester 1 of the Open School Operations and Management Graduate Programme?
The registration fee for Semester 1 of the Open School Operations and Management Graduate Programme is N$2690.00, which should be paid upon registration, and the remaining amount should be settled by May 31. The once-off 690.00 data fee is charged with registration for 10G of data each month for the whole year.
What is the fee structure for Semester 2 of the Open School Operations and Management Graduate Programme?
The registration fee for Semester 2 of the Post-Graduate Diploma in Open School Operations and Management Graduate Programme is N$2000.00, which should be paid upon registration, and the remaining amount should be settled by September 30.
What is the total fee for year one of the NAMCOL Post-Graduate Diploma in Open School Operations and Management Programme?
The total fee for year one of the Open School Operations and Management Graduate Programme is N$7 970.00, inclusive of the compulsory N$690.00 per year data fee, and it is subject to change.
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