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Yes Fatoumaita. MOOC courses are useful for lifelong learning. We learnt a lot through our course on Regional and continental integration. We learnt a lot through the forum discussions. This is why I believe that through the creation of online communities of practice/learners, lifelong learning could be promoted. At present, we are benefitting a lot through this online forum discussion. We are not learning through the formal structures of a programme of study but through discussion within an online community. Africans could benefit a lot through the creation of such online communities which will encourage collaborative learning and strengthen lifelong learning.Comment from Assodah.Tirvassen.
Hi prof Oyewole,
In response to your question on how to re-calibrate African professors for the new approach.
For the transformation approach to learning to take place, learners have to be motivated by their professors or lecturers in HE. Since the transformative approach is informed by theories of adult education (Mezirov:1991&1995), university professors have to be trained regarding the theories and application of andragogical approaches.Hi Prof,
I concur with the content of the brief regarding the advocated learning approach with a focus on self-directed learning. Through this process, learners take charge of their learning from the planning stage through development towards change. This includes carrying out tasks and activities autonomously. The role of the university lecturer becomes more of a facilitator in motivating learners towards self-directed learning. In an era where the half-life of knowledge is very short, individuals are expected to operate within a lifelong learning paradigm. Since only some learning will take place within formal settings, self-directed learning will fill the Knowledge and skills gaps. Africans will have to make the best use of open educational resources (OERs) and other free resources for self-directed learning.
Assodah.TirvassenYes Basiru,when we speak about the transformative approach, all key stakeholders should contribute to the process with a focus on the student experience. The administrators have to help in providing the appropriate environment for this transformation.
Hi everybody, after going through the materials posted, I believe that the development of an independent, autonomous learner should be one of the key objectives of teaching and learning in higher education in line with the major philosophical trend in higher education. Consequently, the curriculum including the assessment approach should be designed appropriately. Since students do not develop relevant study skills at secondary school, there is a need to fill in this gap at the level of HE. Students should develop key autonomous study skills to face the challenges of learning at a higher education level.
Best wishes,
Assodah
