Democratization of Education through Distance Learning and Problems of Assessment with Specific Reference to Malawi.

Mkandawire, Donton S. J.; Jere, D. R.

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Publication Date: 1988

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Democratization of Education through Distance Learning and Problems of Assessment with Specific Reference to Malawi.

Mkandawire, Donton S. J.; Jere, D. R.

Studies in Educational Evaluation, v14 n2 p139-46 1988

Distance education, in the form of correspondence study from primary- to college-level education, began in Malawi in 1965. This article briefly reviews the program and its assessment. Assessment results indicate that distance education is a useful alternative to the internal school system and provides more opportunities for learning. (TJH)

Descriptors: Access to Education, Correspondence Study, Developing Nations, Distance Education, Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education, Evening Programs, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Independent Study, Primary Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative; Speeches/Meeting Papers

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Malawi

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