The SOE attempts to create and sustain a learning society by promoting research and practice in all aspects of learning and teaching that supports to enhance participation in learning for life. To achieve these ends, it works in collaboration with experts and teachers at the study centers to develop the varied types of capabilities of learners in general and of teacher educators and/or special educators in particular. Its functions are to undertake academic activities pertaining to:

• Strengthen and diversify the Degree, Diploma and certificate courses.
• Provide access to various aspects of education for segments of the population.
• Promote acquisition of knowledge and skills in a rapidly developing and changing society.
• Promote National Integration and all round development of the human personality.
• Create and sustain a learning society by promoting research and practice in all aspects of learning and teaching that supports to enhance participation in learning for life.
• Work in collaboration with experts and teachers at the study centers to develop the varied types of capabilities of learners in general and of Teacher Educators and/or Special Educators in particular.