Introduction of Distance Education in the context of ISCED-Huila (Angola)

Abstract

This study aimed at identifying the potential and to investigate the main problems of the introduction of distance education in the Instituto Superior de Ciências da Educação of Huíla, Angola, taking into account the main institutional, pedagogical, technological and operational aspects. In the theoretical framework, we sought to systematize the relevance of the concept of distance education in the context of higher education in Africa, focusing mainly on Angola. From the methodological point of view, two procedures were adopted: the “Case Study”, since we intended to diagnose the current state of distance education at the Instituto Superior de Ciências da Educação of Huíla; And “action research”, given the ambition to propose an educational offer in the form of distance education that would allow us to understand, on the ground, how this modality would be accepted by the institution and the students. Overall, we came to the conclusion that there is a need for the institution to define policies and responsibilities regarding the distance education modality. Based on the results achieved, it is planned to create strategies for the development of distance education in this institution, taking into account the training of teachers and students, technological conditions and the construction of communication infrastructures that enable the implementation of distance education with support TIC.