Title:
Open and Distance Learning - Making Transformation Happen
Author:
Joshua Alabi
Published:
University World News, 12 December 2019
From the article:
"Education in Africa must respond to technological changes and new behavioural patterns of students and society. It must also lead to employability and the creation of value for its people and make its graduates globally capable and confident.
For example, when HIV surfaced, some African herbalists claimed they had found a cure. Our scientists did not have the courage and confidence to challenge the naysayers, and make the claims a reality. We seemed to believe that if the developed economies had not found a cure, how could we? Which scientist in Africa has inventions that we wish to emulate? Are we fully awakened and confident?"
To read this article:
https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20191204111947625