Distance Education in the Philippines

A few weeks after my mom submitted by application form for UPOU, I received an e-mail coming from the Office of the University Registrar. I was nervous upon opening the e-mail. The e-mail contains information about Distance Education Readiness Test, which I need to take as part of the requirements for admission to the University of the Philippines, Open University.

The said test was scheduled last March 1, 2008. I took the test at the NCPAG Building of the UP Diliman Campus. The test was quick. I thought it would last for hours as it was indicated on the e-mail that the test would be from 9:00 am to 12:00 nn.

So, what is the Distance Education Readiness Test?

The Distance Education Readiness Test will help you determine your readiness for learning at a distance and learning with new information and communication technologies. The test is divided into six parts and is answerable by Always, Sometimes, and Never while other parts are answerable by Yes or No.

Please don’t confuse yourself with the Distance Education Readiness Test and Undergraduate Assessment Test because the both test are different from each other.

If you would be taking the Distance Education Readiness Test, you don’t need to prepare at all. Just be at the venue on time and you would be good. Don’t forget to bring your pen or pencil of course. As I said, the test is divided in six parts. You don’t have to worry because your can answer the test in less than an hour. I assure you that. In fact, if you are good and smart enough, you could find an exact copy of the Distance Education Readiness Test on the Internet.

If you got questions about the Distance Education Readiness Test of if you’re considering applying for UPOU, don’t hesitate to comment. Good Luck!