Bachelor of Education (Adult and Distance Learning)
This programme focuses on preparing teachers who will function in a flexible education system that incorporates open and distance learning at all levels; and which recognizes the right to education throughout one’s life span. The programme takes into consideration the need for facilitators of lifelong learning within the current globalizing world and an expanding knowledge and information economy. The programme is designed at a time when education systems worldwide are increasingly including the open and distance learning mode as a means of widening access to education with the aim of including all people.
Programme Summary
Course Name: Bachelor of Education (Adult and Distance Learning)
Course Initials: BED-ADL
Duration: 3 – 8 Years
Total Units: 40
Mode of Deliverance: Blended Mode
Programme Information
OPTION I
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education with at least TWO passes
Or
Education Diploma with at least 3.0 GPA or C average
OPTION II
An applicant who holds OUT foundation course certificate shall be eligible for admission into BED-ADL programmes. To qualify for admission into this degree programme, a candidate must obtain at least a minimum of 4 POINTS among the three specialized (teaching) subjects that one intends to pursue in the bachelor degree programme (i.e. apart from English Proficiency, Development Studies and Communication Skills).
OPTION III
An applicant who satisfied Examiners in the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Examination at an average of B Grade or above, and holding a valid RPL certificate (approved by TCU) shall be eligible for admission into this degree programmes.
OPTION IV
An applicant with degree or Advanced Diploma awards from other Institutions of Higher Learning will be considered on their own merit.
Course Code | Course Title | Units | TCU Credits |
LEVEL I | |||
OCP 100 | Introduction to Computer | 1 | 10 |
OFC 017 | Communication Skills | 1 | 10 |
OEA 302 | Introduction to Open and Distance Learning | 2 | 20 |
OEF 101 | Philosophy of Education and Teaching | 2 | 20 |
OEA 101 | Psychology of Adult Learning | 2 | 20 |
| Courses from 2 Teaching Subjects | 6 | 60 |
LEVEL II | |||
OEI 101 | Curriculum Development and Evaluation | 2 | 20 |
OEI 208A | Teaching Practice 1 | 1 | 10 |
OEI 210 | Teaching Methods for Adult Learners | 2 | 20 |
| Courses from 2 Teaching Subjects | 6 | 60 |
LEVEL III | |||
OEA 301 | Foundations Adult and Community Education | 2 | 20 |
OEA 303 | Lifelong Learning in Global Economy | 2 | 20 |
OEA 305 | Planning and management of adult and community Education | 2 | 20 |
OEI 208B | Teaching Practice 2 | 1 | 10 |
| Elective | 2 | 20 |
| Courses from 2 Teaching Subjects | 6 | 60 |
TOTAL | 40 | 400 | |
Plus ONE of these Electives | |||
OEA 304 | Course Design and Development in ODL | 2 | 20 |
OEA 306 | Community Education and Development | 2 | 20 |
OEA 307 | Community Capacity Building | 2 | 20 |
General Fees for Bachelor Degree Programmes | |||
DESCRIPTION | LOCALS (TSH) | EAC/SADC (USD ) | NON SADC/EAC (USD) |
Registration fee | 30,000 | 30 | 30 |
ID processing | 20,000 | 20 | 20 |
Student Organization fee (paid annually) | 20,000 | 20 | 20 |
Quality assurance fee (paid annually) | 20,000 | 20 | 40 |
Examination fees paid per paper (Test & Exam) | 10,000 | 20 | 40 |
Tuition Fees per Unit (or per 10 credits) for Bachelor Degree Programmes | |||
Theoretical course by blended mode | 60,000 | 40 | 80 |
Theoretical Course by Face to face | 90,000 | 60 | 120 |
Field Practice | 100,000 | 70 | 140 |
Teaching practice | 100,000 | 70 | 140 |
Science Laboratory | 150,000 | 100 | 240 |
Project/dissertation | 100,000 | 70 | 140 |
| NAME | CONTACTS |
| Mr. Mpeli Mwankusye | Email: mpeli.mwankusye@out.ac.tz Mobile:+255 759 323 535 |
On completing the programme students is expected to:
- Have a strong understanding of adult education, adult learners and their special educational needs as well as the various ways of facilitating their learning
- Have developed positive understanding and accumulated knowledge in the methods, and approaches to management of adult education and open and distance learning
- Be able to demonstrate understanding of learning needs for out-of-school children, youth, and adults; and specific cultural contexts of the adult learners.
- Have an understanding of how adult education and open and distance learning are related to general education and how they can be used in mobilising the community, the public, resources and other professions to ensure access, equity and equality in provision of education;
- Have developed knowledge and understanding of research and evaluation in the field of education
Candidates will be evaluated by using the following criteria.
Timed Test carrying: 30%
Final Examination carrying: 70%
TOTAL: 100%
