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The MDC does not aim to duplicate the functions of already existing institutions of higher learning offering a course on local governance. Rather, it aims to complement these institutions by focusing more on the peculiar needs of municipal leaders clamoring for an alternative mode of local governance that is more responsive and sensitive to the growing needs of the people.
The MDC aims to act like a broker or educational counselors to mayors, matching them to rather than compete with the programs offered by other institutions of higher learning offering a course on the various issues of local governance.
Compared with other institutions of higher learning, the MDC is distinct because of the following:
1. Stress on Practical Learning
The MDC focuses on key questions such as:
> what happed in specific places and times?
> how they happened?
> what followed after?
> what were done about it?
2. Stress on Flexibility of Contents
Learning events in the MDC are not standardized. It is determined for the most part on the basis of the current interests of the LMP.
3. Stress on Self Learning
The actual practitioners- the Mayors do the most of the teaching. The participants learn through discovery. Progress is tracked over time.
The MDC aims to act like a broker or educational counselors to mayors, matching them to rather than compete with the programs offered by other institutions of higher learning offering a course on the various issues of local governance.
Compared with other institutions of higher learning, the MDC is distinct because of the following:
1. Stress on Practical Learning
The MDC focuses on key questions such as:
> what happed in specific places and times?
> how they happened?
> what followed after?
> what were done about it?
2. Stress on Flexibility of Contents
Learning events in the MDC are not standardized. It is determined for the most part on the basis of the current interests of the LMP.
3. Stress on Self Learning
The actual practitioners- the Mayors do the most of the teaching. The participants learn through discovery. Progress is tracked over time.
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Vince
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