Higher education institutions are increasingly challenged to expand Open and Distance Learning (ODL) opportunities while ensuring equitable access and practices. Our upcoming webinar on 19 February at 15:00 (SAST) will draw on insights from Zambia to explore how institutions, particularly those operating at scale and through ODL, can advance inclusion, scalability, and sustainability in ways that improve learner success, equity, and long-term institutional resilience. 

Agenda
Welcome and introduction by SADC-CDE – 10 mins
Keynote presentation by Professor Daniel Ndhlovu – 20 mins
Reflections by COL – 5 mins
Q&A – 20 mins
Closing by SADC-CDE – 5 mins 

Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6HGbz17HSXi02kQuKNI3Lg 

Speaker Profile 

Professor Daniel Ndhlovu is a Professor of Guidance and Counselling and holds a PhD in Special Education. He earned a Master of Education in Special Education and a Bachelor of Education in Special Education from the University of Zambia (UNZA). In addition, he holds a Diploma in Guidance, Counselling and Placement from the Technical and Vocational Teachers’ College, a Secondary School Teachers’ Diploma from Kwame Nkrumah Teachers’ College (now Kwame Nkrumah University), and a Certificate in Lifeology. 

Drawing on his academic accolades, Professor Ndhlovu has made significant contributions to the advancement of teacher education in Zambia and beyond, with particular emphasis on special education and guidance and counselling. Due to his contributions, he has been honoured with the title, “The Father of Guidance and Counselling in Zambia.”