The distance learning mode of training teachers in Kenya: Challenges, prospects, and suggested policy framework

Open Learning

Volumn 24, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 241-254

  Maritim, Ezra K ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA   (South Africa)

Author keywords

distance learning; Kenya; school based programme; teachers

Indexed keywords

EID: 84865796695     PISSN: 02680513     EISSN: 14699958     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02680510903202100     Document Type: Article

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