Open & Distance Learning (ODL) Pedagogy Centre

There are more than 24,000 students enrolled in OUM programs.

OUM’s vision is to be a leader and innovator in open learning.

To be the leading contributor in democratizing education
To develop quality education through multi mode learning technologies
To develop and enhance learning experiences toward the development of a knowledge-based society

Open & Distance Learning (ODL) Pedagogy Centre

was set up with the purpose of enhancing the pedagogy of face-to-face tutoring, online tutoring and self-managed learning in an ODL environment.

It’s mission :

To provide innovative quality services and products that exceed tutors’ expectations
To continuously attract, retain and develop tutors
To research into ways of increasing the quality of tutor interactions in the actual and virtual classroom environment
To help tutors integrate new and innovative print and e-content learning content into their tutoring processes

ODL Pedagogy Center's organizational structure consist of three units or departments:

Tutor Management Unit – Manages, guides and coaches OUM tutors towards achieving OUM’s vision and mission.
Training Consultancy - Provides quality training and consultancy in ODL Pedagogy.
Research and Development - Evaluates current processes and propose strategies to improve and innovate ODL pedagogy. There current activities include:
- Create Repository for Learning Objects
- Develop innovative methods for e-content
- Research
- Create resources for tutor training

The future R&D plans are to:

Incorporate intelligent agent into ODL pedagogy
Ensure the essence of life-long learning principles are truly practiced by OUM students
Conduct research that will bring profitable gains and returns to OUM

The ODL pedagogy center is still in its infancy, but is a great initiative, which will bring OUM to new heights in teaching and learning.