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The Evolution of Open Schooling in Lesotho: The Case of Lesotho Distance Teaching Centre (LDTC)
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Since its establishment in the mid-1970s, the Lesotho Distance Teaching Centre has played a leading role in popularising the concept of distance education in Lesotho and in the wider sub-region. Currently, the Centre offers two distinctly different forms of education. The Continuing Education Programme provides distance learning courses for those studying out-of-school at junior and senior secondary levels. By way of contrast, its Literacy Programme uses conventional delivery methods for non-formal education to provide literacy, numeracy and Basic English classes for adults and out-of-school youths. The competing demands for the programme activities militate against the effective operation of a single entity. To be delivered efficiently and effectively, each of these requires a distinct mandate, organizational structure and allocation of resources. It is also imperative to note that open and distance learning establishments do not sit easily within government structures, which are oriented primarily towards conventional provision; thus, a semi-autonomous institution is being contemplated.
PCF11 Plus: Beyond the Forum
Sub-Theme: Sustaining communities of learning and practice in innovative open education
Paper ID: 9439
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Lesotho
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Africa
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2025-09
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Commonwealth of Learning (COL)