Establishment of Open and Distance Learning Centres and Human Resources Development

Location

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Duration

1999 - 2000

Donor

European Training Foundation

Budget

200.000 EURO

Description and Deliverables

The establishment of Open and Distance Learning Centres and development of ODL human resources in Bosnia and Herzegovina Project is part of the Phare Multi-Country Programme for Distance Education. The objective of the project was to support the building-up of ODL expertise and facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina and to support co-operation in the area of ODL with other countries in the European Union and the Phare region.

Specifically, the project resulted in:

The establishment of 3 operational Open and Distance Learning Study Centres (ODL Study Centres)
The implementation of ODL awareness raising and training programmes, including 2 study trips for up to 5 people each to centres of expertise in the EU and the Phare countries
A pilot delivery of one or more short ODL courses, using the facilities and staff of the ODL Study Centres established

The implementation of ODL training programmes and awareness raising meetings

Developed staff training programme/workshop design based on TNA
Developed awareness raising meeting concept
Invited and selected participants/stakeholders
Conducted 2 one-week ODL training programmes events for 40 people
Conducted 1 one-day awareness raising meeting at each of the three institutions for executive staff and relevant stakeholders

Pilot delivery of short ODL courses

Conducted needs analysis in order to identify ODL needs relevant to the socio-economic development in Bosnia
Identified appropriate and relevant course material in co-operating with the ETF
Prepared two pilot course deliveries in co-operating with the host institutions
Supported the development and adaptation of teaching materials
Supervised execution of pilot course
Evaluated course delivery

Strategic and operational plans for further development of ODL activities at each of the three ODL Study Centres

Developed institutional policies on ODL
Contacted national educational authorities
Contacted stakeholders and assess training needs
Reviewed technical and financial future aspects of the beneficiary institutions
Facilitated the development of a 2-year strategic and operational plan at each of the 3 institutions