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Learning
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Map
Your Learning
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CPD at=
DPMI
Jamaica
– Lifelong Learning
UK
- Lifelong Learning
EU
- Lifelong learning
Canada
– Lifelong Learning
Afr=
ica -
Lifelong Learning
Centre
for Lifelong Learning South Africa
Promotes awareness of educational opportu=
nities
access to higher education.
The
Open University
Provides access and links to open learning
resources.
DPM International
Offers training to NGOs and CBOs at free =
or
minimal cost. Certificate is awarded upon completion.
MIT Open Courseware=
Provides f=
ree
training courses
Wikieducator
Provides free education content.
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p; Project
Management for Development Professionals –PMDP (endorsed by UWI SALISES)
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p; Essent=
ials
of Project Management
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t HRM
and Communications
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ic
Planning
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p; Partici=
patory
Facilitation
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p; Writing
Winning Proposals
What’s New
DPMI Think Tan=
k
is back
Join the free online discussion forum<=
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Online Training
Institute now open to individual candidates
You are invited to the Jamaica De=
velopment
Practitioners Meeting. Click here
register and learn more about this idealist initiative.=
An informal meeting of like-minded persons.
http://www.dpm=
international.com
info@dpmintern=
ational.com
Telephone
1876 970 2020
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Lifelong Learning
Our focus for t=
his
quarter is training within the context of <=
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span
style=3D'color:blue'> (LLA). Lifelong learning affords individuals=
the
learning opportunities at all ages and in numerous contexts, such as at w=
ork,
at home and through leisure activities and not just through formal channe=
ls.
Concepts that promote lifelong learning include, continuing professional =
development (<=
span
style=3D'color:blue'>CPD); and open distance le=
arning
(<=
span
style=3D'color:blue'>ODL).
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/span><=
span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>primary school age to comp=
lete a
good-quality primary school program through the Education For All (EFA)<=
/span><=
span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'> initiative. However=
, this
is often not sufficient as social and economic development
of a country is increasingly dependent upon the knowledge and skills of i=
ts
citizens in the global knowledge economy. Lifelong learning thus
requires a system of learning which provides every citizen with many rout=
es
to learning opportunities including all levels and forms of education and
training beyond EFA as they need them rather than because they have reach=
ed a
certain age. A system of lifelong learning also requires mechanisms=
to
recognize the skills acquired through different channels so that people c=
an
move from one level or one form of learning to another”. Source
World Bank
Training is an essent=
ial tool
for building human capital, encouraging economic viability and poverty
alleviation. Education and professional devel=
opment
training can be very expensive and sometimes unattainable for individuals=
in
some developing countries. Development agencies such as the United Nations
Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO<=
/a>)
and the Commonwealth of Learning (COL)
has developed and promoted various forms of lifelong education that is accessi=
ble to
adults living in developing countries. Private sector organisations such =
as DPM International have also joined=
in
the quest to facilitate EFA by providing flexible and convenient training
services, such as, face to face training, self-paced online training and
courses on CDs.
Check out our lifelong
learning 101, which provides information on lifelong learning initiatives
worldwide. We have also listed a few ODL resources. There are many such
resources on the internet. We invite you to send us others so that we may
share it in upcoming newsletters.
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Map Your Learning<=
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Although most count=
ries
have adopted policies and programmes to facilitate lifelong learning, s=
ome
are still in the planning stage. We recommend that you take charge of y=
our
own development. Please see
links in left column of this newsletter for learning resources and acce=
ss
to free online training and information. Free online training is a good=
way
to increase your knowledge-base.
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However, in most cases you will not be awarded a c=
ertificate
upon completion of free resources training. Depending on your needs you m=
ay
need to find ways of formalising your acquired knowledge.
We have created a process chart to assist you in
planning your learning curve. This is done by mapping a path for your
lifelong learning.
Lifelong =
learning
Mapping Process*
1.=
Identify your level and type of education,
include pre-school to current and formal and informal training such as se=
lf
taught courses.
2.=
Identify your current skill gaps.
3.=
Identify where you would like to be in the
next 5 years
4.=
Determine what training or competence you =
will
need to achieve your 5 year goal.
5.=
Title headings for your map
a.=
Age line
b.=
Current Education/Training
c.=
Future Education/Training Needs
d.=
Timeline for Achieving Goals
*list is not exhaustive.
CPD
Training at DPM International
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DPM International offers online training and fac=
e to
face training that aim to enhance human capital and knowledge base
economies.
Our CPD training pr=
ogramme is
a convenient and flexible way to formalise your knowledge. We provide customised training=
to organisations in the CARICOM
region, selected African countries and the United Kingdom. For customised courses,
organisations may select from a variety of learning methods. For more
information, please contact us by at 1876 970 2020 or info@dpminternational.com or com=
plete
and return the Training Information Form, by em=
ail.
Beginning January 30, 2007, individuals may now access online
courses in project management.
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Dear Reader,=
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We wish for you a=
ll the
best for 2007. The DPM International newsletter will now be published
quarterly instead of monthly. We hope you find the information useful.<=
o:p>
Send articles or =
comments
for inclusion in the Developme=
nt Q=
uarterly to: news@dpminternation=
al.com
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Please report broken links to news@dpminternational.com. We look forwar=
d to
partnering with you for your development.
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Regards,
The DPM International Team=
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