NOMADIC EDUCATION

Reaching the
Hard-to-Reach
Nomads through
Open and Distance
Learning: A Case
Study of Nomadic
Education
Programme in
Nigeria
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Type of Publication
Miscellaneous
Authors
N. Muhammad; B.Muhammad Abbo
Year of Publication:
2011
Topics:
Inclusive education, Nomadic education , Non-
formal , Innovation
Location:
Nigeria
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Abstract:
This paper attempts to examine the genesis and
impact of the introduction of the Open and
Distance Learning (ODL) programme in the
implementation of the Nomadic Education
Programme (NEP) in Nigeria. The salient issues
discussed include needs assessment, rationale,
components, strategies, curriculum and mode of
delivery, facilitators, teachers, instructional
materials, achievements, challenges and lessons
learnt. Similarly, major access factors and
success indicators witnessed as a result of the
systematic implementation of the programme
were also identified and highlighted. The specific
challenges and constraints of the programme
were also analysed and various measures taken
to overcome them pinpointed. The paper
concluded that the Commission’s Open and
Distance Learning (ODL) programme for more
than a decade has been able to record
successes in various facets. The modest
achievements include increase in awareness,
access and success in the provision of basic
education, literacy, numeracy and life skills by
the target group. It has also facilitated the
promotion of social justice in terms of gender,
socio-economic, cultural diversities and skills
development. These have played and continue to
play a key role in the quality assurance and
success of NEP. The Nigerian model of ODL
programme if adopted by other countries for their
marginalized groups could overcome exclusion
and fast track the attainment of Education for All
(EFA) goals