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    An Assessment of the Practices of Non Formal Adult Education Programs in Bale Zone of Oromia Regional State
    (Addis Ababa University, 2009-06) Tadesse, Million; Fanta, Tilahun (PhD)
    The general objective of this study was to assess the current practice of NFAE programs and the level of awareness of education officers, supervisors and facilitators towards NFAE programs in Bale zone of Oromia. To achieve this objective, research questions focusing on planning, organization, resource allocation, evaluation and community participation on NFAE programs, understanding of NFAE implementers about modem approaches of NFAE programs were raised. In order to seek answers to the research questions raised, a descriptive survey research methodology was used. Questionnaires for facilitators and supervisors; interview for Zonal and Woreda education officers; and focus group discussion for adult learners; additionally observation checklist and document analysis were used to gather more data for the study. The data collected was analyzed by using percentages, mean and grand mean. As the findings of this study reveals, the emphasis given to the program is low; there is lack of clear understanding on NFAE programs; the organization of the program is weak and the monitoring and evaluation of NFAE programs is low. Thus, based on the findings obtained and the conclusion made, awareness creation for implementers on planning and organizing the program; assigning enough and appropriate resources for the program independently; and establishing sustainable system of monitoring and evaluation of NFAE programs were the major solutions proposed as recommendations for effective and efficient implementation of NFAE programs in Bale Zone.