OPEN, DISTANCE & FLEXIBLE LEARNING (ODFEL)
Dr. Yahaya Tukur
Study anytime, anywhere-education tailored to your lifestyle.
In recognition of the fact that Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) holds the key to Nigeria becoming technologically relevant and internationally competitive in the global market, the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) introduced the Open, Distance and Flexible e-Learning (ODFeL) initiative in 2016 to expand access to tertiary education.
About ODFEL
In 2021, formal approval was granted for the rollout of the ODFeL initiative, marking the beginning of its structured implementation across the TVET landscape.
ODFeL differs significantly from the conventional or traditional methods of instruction delivery. It is learner-centred, emphasizing the student as the focus of the educational process. Under this system, teaching and learning are characterized by a separation of teacher and learner in time and/or space, the use of multimedia tools for instructional delivery, two-way communication, and occasional face-to-face meetings for tutorials and interaction between learners and instructors.
ODFeL caters to various learning styles, including visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and peer group learners particularly for those who cannot or choose not to participate in classroom-based instruction on a full-time basis. It provides a flexible alternative tailored to the unique needs of individual learners.
This mode of learning enables secondary school graduates to enroll in TVET programmes and pursue their courses remotely, without relocating, by leveraging Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
NBTE currently approves a 70:30 delivery ratio:
- 70% of the instruction is delivered online,
- 30% is reserved for practical sessions and examinations, conducted physically at the institution.
Programmes Offered
- ND Accountancy
- ND Office Technology & Management
- ND Pubilc Administration
- ND Business Admin. & Mgt
- ND Marketing
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