OPEN SCHOOLING Open Schooling as defined by the Common Wealth of Learning (COL) involves the physical separation of the school level learner from the teaches, and the use of unconventional teaching methodologies and information and communications technologies (ICTTS) to bridge the separation and provide education & training. Openness and flexibility are the core features of the Open Schooling and not he physical separation of teacher and learners. Open Schooling is supplementary or complementary model of Schooling which use a range of flexible approaches based on open and Distance learning, to provide structures teaching and learning opportunities. It can be provided by standalone independent distance education institutions. In 2016, more than 263 million children and youth were out of School and this number continues to increase. More than 200 million of them are of Secondary School age, and girls are more likely than boys to never set foot in a classroom the situation is a global education crisis. Mainstream Schools, particularly in developing countries cannot constructively address this crisis. Open School is a model to address this problem without having a disruptive effect on mainstream schooling. Schools delivering teaching and learning via open schooling, are in some countries called open schools and others are evening schools. The name however cans very depending upon the context. The main identifier is that its method and approach of delivery. Its service and the learners it serves, differ from the structures mainstream school system. Open Schools can be after hour schools, hosted in mainstream schools with the same or specifically assigned teacher. Classes can be predominantly face to face or combination of face to face and distance learning. Open Schooling can also be a distance programmer with contact sessions in learning centers at set intervals. The purpose and core principles of Open Schooling are what is of importance and not the specific formant or name of this type of schooling. As an alternative, open schools can reach new markers through and expanded curriculum. They can provide a different, more adult-relevant learning experience for older students, who never has a chance to attend or complete their formal education at school level. or a more vocational oriented pregame for out-of-school youth. As a complementary system, open schools can offer the same curriculum for children and youth who, for a variety and reasons have not been part of the formal, class Room based school system. Open Schooling has no age restriction and can diversity its curriculum to respond to the needs of its target group. For out-of-school youth, open Schooling can be an equalizer for educational opportunities. Technology-enabled learning has not only impacted positively on conventional schools but also on open schooling. Technology provides more opportunities than ever before to widen access to teaching and learning, especially for those who are out of school. Open Schooling is not just for developing contexts and is not a second class form of schooling. It can be found in developed contexts such as Canada, where the first correspondence education started in 1919 in British Columbia and developed into a comprehensive distance education school system. The choice for learners to study anytime, anywhere, in a more flexible school environment, has led to the expansion of Open Schooling in Canada. USDLA United Stated Distance Learning Association USDLA is the premier professional membership organization designee to advocate and support the needs of Distance Education Leaders. USDLA’s resource support the Distance Education Professional Community (DEPC) who serve education, business, health and government. Founded in 1987, USDLA was the first non-profit distance learning association in the United States whose vision and mission is to advocate, research, and share best practices in the utilization of distance learning modalities in education, business, health and government nationally and internationally. Open School Education Council (OSEC) is USDLA member organization. USDLA is listed Distance Education Associate of Official Site of _________________ accredited by the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE), USA.
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