Development Studies is a course of four modules to prepare students for the HIGCSE or similar examinations. The modules have been developed for the Cambridge Open Learning Project (COLP) to provide access to quality education for students in Southern Africa. • The outcomes-based approach encourages students to give their own ideas • Modules are divided into units • Self-mark activities reinforce learning • Exercises help learners measure progress • Summaries reinforce what students have learnt • Answers to questions are provided • Real-life case studies from Southern Africa are included

Development Studies is a course of four modules to prepare students for the HIGCSE or similar examinations. The modules have been developed for the Cambridge Open Learning Project (COLP) to provide access to quality education for students in Southern Africa. • The outcomes-based approach encourages students to give their own ideas • Modules are divided into units • Self-mark activities reinforce learning • Exercises help learners measure progress • Summaries reinforce what students have learnt • Answers to questions are provided • Real-life case studies from Southern Africa are included

The Cambridge Open Learning Project (COLP) in South Africa aims to provide access to quality education by producing course materials to support the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES) mathematics syllabus for IGCSE. The IGCSE examinations are available through the Southern Africa office of UCLES, based in Cape Town.

NSSC Development Studies is a course consisting of three Modules, an Answer Book and a Teacher's Guide. The course has been written and designed to prepare students for the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) Ordinary and Higher Level, or similar examinations. The modules have been developed for distance learners and learners attending schools. NSSC Development Studies is high-quality support material. Features of the books include: ' modules divided into units, each focusing on a different theme ' stimulating and thought-provoking activities, designed to encourage critical thinking ' word boxes providing language support ' highlighted and explained key terminology ' step-by-step guidelines aimed towards achieving the learning outcomes ' self-evaluation to facilitate learning and assess skills and knowledge ' clear distinction between Ordinary and Higher Level content ' an outcomes-based approach encouraging student-centred learning ' detailed feedback in the Answer Book promoting a thorough understanding of content through recognising errors and correcting them.

NSSC Development Studies Second Edition is a course consisting of two Modules, an Answer Book and a Teacher's Guide. The course has been written and designed to prepare students for the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC). Features of the books include: • modules divided into units, each focusing on a different theme • stimulating and thought-provoking activities, designed to encourage critical thinking • word boxes providing language support • highlighted and explained key terminology • step-by-step guidelines aimed towards achieving the learning outcomes • self-evaluation to facilitate learning and assess skills and knowledge • detailed feedback in the Answer Book promoting a thorough understanding of content through recognising errors and correcting them • an outcomes-based approach encouraging students to actively explore Development Studies • real-life case studies from southern Africa showing the processes of change affecting the countries and the people who live in them.