Role of OER in Pedagogical Transformation at The Open University of Tanzania
Explore the role of Open Educational Resources (OER) in supporting pedagogical transformation at The Open University of Tanzania. Learn how OER empowers learners to be independent and critical thinkers, enabling them to apply acquired knowledge to solve societal challenges. Discover how OER eliminates geographical boundaries and time constraints for accessing educational resources.
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The Open University of Tanzania The Open University of Tanzania (OUT) (OUT) ROLE OF OER IN SUPPORTING PEDAGOGICAL TRANSFORMATION AT THE OPEN UNIVERSITY OF TANZANIA
Prepared by Prof C.K.Muganda, Dr. A.S. Samzugi, and Ms. Regina M. 2
Introduction about OUT Public University ODL Regional and coordination centres Degrees and non-degree programmes 3
Pedagogical transformation at OUT cont In the context of OUT pedagogical transformation refers to moving from traditional approach of teaching and learning to a new way that is learner cantered. This involves developing independent learners who can search for knowledge, interrogate and interact with resources. 4
continued Therefore in the context of this presentation pedagogical transformation can be viewed as a learner centred approach to teaching and learning. It empowers learners to be independent and critical thinkers, who are able to evaluate what they have learnt, who can apply the acquired knowledge in solving social economic problems in the society. 5
continued Under pedagogical transformation the learners are trained on how to search and critically assess and use the information / knowledge to solve problem. 6
Pedagogical transformation at out The OUT students and staff like their counterparts in the conventional system need to access current sources of information to support their teaching or learning process regardless of the geographical location. The guiding principle is that no student should be unduly disadvantaged because of the distance from the headquarters. 7
continued Therefore ,OER provides this opportunity by eliminating geographical boundaries and time, Eliminating fear of using other peoples works provided they abide to creative common licences. 8
INITIATIVE TAKEN In order to reach a wider segment of population a number of initiatives were taken: Promoting the available OER (AVU,OER Africa, TESSA )through OUT Website (www.out.ac.tz) Promoting OER through the use of OUT institutional repository-to reach wider population 9
continued Using OER (AVU,TESSA,OER Africa and MIT) to supplement lecture notes developed by OUT staff. Integrating OER into study material, e.g. TESSA in DPTE Developing and encouraging use of interactive materials e.g. AVU, Developing OERs - Digital fluency Converting existing study material into OER 10
Conclusion In conclusion OER has transformed our work by making it eeasier, more collaborative and cost effective. 11
