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Title: A Pacific view : what role distance education?

Author: Fairbairn-Dunlop, Peggy
Subject:  Distance education|Oceania
 Adult education|Oceania
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.31, vol.16, no.2, 1994
Collation: p. 36-56 ;

Abstract: This paper presents a picture of educational needs, and ways South Pacific countries are addressing these needs. It proposes that the two major educational issues facing Pacific nations as they address the task of human resource development are those relating to equity of access to quality education and training, and the appropriateness of curricula. It draws attention to the fact that the educational needs of Pacific Island states are not being and cannot be met through formal schooling systems only. Instead, Pacific communities rely heavily on ‘non-formal’ programmes provided by a large range of non-government organisations (NGOs) and ‘informal’ learning exchanges also. The challenge today is how the new and exciting developments in distance and open education can be adapted and utilised within the Pacific context.

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Title: The practicalities of implementing adult literacy programs in Pacific countries

Author: Ryan, Ann, Luteru, Pa'olelei Harry, Teasdale, G. R.
Subject:  Functional literacy|Oceania
 Reading (Adult education)|Oceania
 Adult education|Oceania
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.25, vol.13, no.2, 1991
Collation: p. 18-27 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: Non-formal education in the Pacific islands : an overview

Author: Schoeffel, Penelope
Subject:  Adult education|Oceania
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.14, vol.7, no.1, 1985
Collation: p. 3-12 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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