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Enhancing the Quality and Standards of Open Educational Resources for TVET Institutions in Pan Commonwealth Countries
Abstract
The rapid growth of Open Educational Resources (OER) has revolutionized global education by providing equitable access to knowledge and promoting collaborative learning. However, maintaining the quality and standards of OER remains a critical challenge, particularly within Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions across Pan Commonwealth countries. This research explores strategies and mechanisms necessary to ensure the development of high-quality, credible, and effective OER. It emphasizes alignment with curricular frameworks, incorporation of inclusive perspectives, and integration of instructional design principles. Peer review processes, stakeholder collaboration, and adherence to universal benchmarks are examined as critical factors for ensuring content accuracy and pedagogical relevance. The study engages with the ROER4D meta-synthesis findings on cultural, structural, and individual barriers to OER adoption in the Global South, situating its contributions within this broader discourse. Through a mixed-method case study in Ghana, the study introduces the PAN-Q Frameworkâa TVET-specific model focused on Pedagogy, Accessibility, Networking, and Quality Assurance. This framework responds directly to the challenges of contextualization, technological integration, and capacity-building identified in ROER4D. By implementing robust quality assurance protocols and fostering a culture of innovation, this research enhances the effectiveness of OER in empowering educators and learners, while contributing new insights to the global movement for open, inclusive, and sustainable education.
PCF11 Sub-Theme: Sustaining Communities of Learning and Practice in Innovative Open Education
Paper ID: 2681
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Ghana
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Africa, Pan-Commonwealth
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2025-09
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Commonwealth of Learning (COL)