Feedback on Self-Leaning Materials (SLMs) of the Junior School Certificate (JSC) Program of the Open School of Bangladesh Open University: Select Case Studies

Abstract

The main aim of this paper is to find out most appropriate strategy for producing the learning materials which is feasible for the JSC program. The specific objectives of the current research are: • to analyze the attitude and preferences of the existing tutors involved in distance teaching-learning activities of the JSC program; • to promote the key concepts and principles of improving quality of the learning materials for open school programs; • to raise awareness of the different dimensions of SLMs that need to be considered when establishing and maintaining quality; • to capitalize on understanding of the different parts of the strategy in terms of the tools /techniques of material development to enhance learning activities for the learners in the School; • to discuss what immediate steps taken in the Grade 7 & 8 for implementing quality assurance in materials;