Abstract
This chapter discusses the relevance of distance education vis-à-vis the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In Ghana, distance education (DE) offers the greatest opportunity for people who do not get admission to traditional face-to-face programmes due to limited facilities. It also aims to provide opportunities for working adults to combine work and study. Based on the self-determination theory and through a case study of nursing students in University of Ghana’s Distance Learning Centres (UGDLCs), this chapter analyses the role of distance education as a tool for empowerment in achieving SDG4 (inclusivity, equitable Quality Education, and the promotion of lifelong learning by 2030)) and SDG10 (Reduced Inequalities). Empowerment is embedded in the pedagogy within the programme’s space and provides the autonomy supportive environment for distance education students using the space.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Sustainable Community Development in Ghana |
Publisher | Taylor and Francis |
Pages | 121-135 |
Number of pages | 15 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781040030950 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781032431833 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2024 |
Keywords
- Distance Education
- Empowerment
- Nursing Students
- SDGs
- Self-determination Theory