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Empowering Rural Adolescent Girls in Bangladesh through Open TVET Lifelong Learning Using Moodle and AptusPi
Abstract
This concept paper explores the empowerment of rural girls and women in Bangladesh through inclusive open education and skills development, aiming to overcome gender-based barriers, promote access to quality education, and promote sustainable livelihoods. The study focuses on the socio-economic challenges faced by rural women and girls, particularly early marriage and domestic responsibilities, which limit educational opportunities. The Centre for Mass Education in Science (CMES) has implemented a second-chance education model targeting girls who have dropped out of school or never enrolled. This model, combining vocational training in areas like tailoring, computer literacy, and sustainable agriculture, has reached over 31,000 girls since 2016, with many transitioning into income-generating activities.
In 2024, CMES introduces Moodle and AptusPi, two offline digital learning tools, to scale this model. These tools provide modular, self-paced learning, allowing rural girls to acquire essential skills without needing continuous internet access. The integration of Moodle and Aptus Pi supports Bangladesh’s National TVET Policy, aiming to expand vocational education, empower women, and reduce gender-based disparities in education and employment.
PCF11 Sub-Theme: Skills Development Through Lifelong Open Education
Paper ID: 9643
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Bangladesh
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Asia
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2025-09
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Commonwealth of Learning (COL)