Introduction:
I am a doctoral candidate with Athabasca University in the Doctor of Distance Education program. I live in the United Arab Emirates.
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I have had a keen interest in the rapid progress of educational technology and how I hope to see it become the 'great equilizer'; offering the same knowledge and information to all citizens of the world!
It was no surprise to my colleagues, when I chose to pursue my EDDE studies in Nepal. I hope that the results of my data collection and analysis helps the Nepalese gain access to global knowledge repositories and I also hope that my results will be transferable to other developing countries.
My dissertation topic is: Development and evaluation of a pedagogical model for an open university in Nepal based on geographical, regional and linguistic factors.
Abstract:
This research study seeks to evaluate a pedagogical model designed for an open university in Nepal, based on the geographical, regional and linguistic diversity of Nepalese learners. The resulting model will serve as a construct for open university initiatives in Nepal and in other developing countries. A mixed methods approach using surveys, a short pilot course, interviews and observations will be used to assess the model for applicability to the context. The results will determine aspects of the pedagogical model which require adjustment to meet the needs of students in developing countries and in particular Nepalese open university students. An in-depth study of Nepal’s history and diversity, existing open university models worldwide and educational theory will form the foundation of this study. Combining the aforementioned review, with the information gained through the surveys, short pilot course, interviews, and observations will assist in assessing the proposed pedagogical model for an open university in Nepal. The primary aim of this research study will be a generalization of the research findings to represent the desired target population which consists of the people to be served by the pedagogical model to be developed. Revisions to the model will be suggested at the conclusion of the research study.
If you are Nepalese, or live in Nepal, I would really appreciate your assistance! I will be conducting surveys in various areas of the country, then later offering a 2-week online course to some of those who participate in the surveys for each area, and finally interviewing participants of the online course in person. Participants must speak and write English for this research study.
Check out the other pages on this site for more information.
Related articles: IEEE July 2012 Newsletter
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I have had a keen interest in the rapid progress of educational technology and how I hope to see it become the 'great equilizer'; offering the same knowledge and information to all citizens of the world!
It was no surprise to my colleagues, when I chose to pursue my EDDE studies in Nepal. I hope that the results of my data collection and analysis helps the Nepalese gain access to global knowledge repositories and I also hope that my results will be transferable to other developing countries.
My dissertation topic is: Development and evaluation of a pedagogical model for an open university in Nepal based on geographical, regional and linguistic factors.
Abstract:
This research study seeks to evaluate a pedagogical model designed for an open university in Nepal, based on the geographical, regional and linguistic diversity of Nepalese learners. The resulting model will serve as a construct for open university initiatives in Nepal and in other developing countries. A mixed methods approach using surveys, a short pilot course, interviews and observations will be used to assess the model for applicability to the context. The results will determine aspects of the pedagogical model which require adjustment to meet the needs of students in developing countries and in particular Nepalese open university students. An in-depth study of Nepal’s history and diversity, existing open university models worldwide and educational theory will form the foundation of this study. Combining the aforementioned review, with the information gained through the surveys, short pilot course, interviews, and observations will assist in assessing the proposed pedagogical model for an open university in Nepal. The primary aim of this research study will be a generalization of the research findings to represent the desired target population which consists of the people to be served by the pedagogical model to be developed. Revisions to the model will be suggested at the conclusion of the research study.
If you are Nepalese, or live in Nepal, I would really appreciate your assistance! I will be conducting surveys in various areas of the country, then later offering a 2-week online course to some of those who participate in the surveys for each area, and finally interviewing participants of the online course in person. Participants must speak and write English for this research study.
Check out the other pages on this site for more information.
Related articles: IEEE July 2012 Newsletter