Journal Name:
- The Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education
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| Author Name | University of Author |
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Abstract (2. Language):
Diploma in Youth Development Work (DYDW) imparted through distance mode which
was introduced at Bangladesh Open University (BOU) in 1999 aiming at accessible and
flexible learning opportunities to the young men and women involved in youth
development activities and prepare the participating youth towards performing active
and constructive role in the regeneration of their fellow youth to become effective
partners in socio-economic development.
The program feature and success and failure of the enrolled students have been
discussed. Rural and urban, male and female, government and non-government, and
gender issues were considered in the study for the enrolled students. Up to 2006, three
cycles of the program have been completed and 25%, 27% and 16% of the students
respectively of 1st, 2nd and 3rd cycle could successfully complete. The dropout rate of
the 1st, 2nd and 3rd cycle were 51%, 41% and 67% respectively. The drop out rate is
very high and increasing day by day. The reasons of high dropout rate might be due to
language difficulty, lack of proper recommendation in high competitive job
opportunities, lack of service incentives, financial support, scholarship/fellowship and
recognition as cadre service by the Government. Service incentives to the diploma
graduates have been suggested to reduce the attrition rate.
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