Utilization of Educational Radio in Facilitating Adult Basic Education the Case of Tigray Region
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2009-06
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The main purpose of this study was to investigate the utilization of educational
radio in adult basic Education in Tigray region. To this end, multi method research
approach was employed to conduct the research. in three selected zones of the
region. The sources of data then, were adult learners, facilitators, adult basic
education coordinators, wereda and regional bureau heads and personnel in
educational media centers. Criterion purposive sampling was used to select the
sample zones and werdas. Respondents were selected from adult learners on the
basis of simple random sampling. Questionnaires, interview and document
analysis were used to gather data from. the aboue sources. The data were
analyzed using percentage, frequency distribution and chi-square test and
descriptive statements. The r"esult of the study indicates that adult basic education
radio program did not effectively utilized in Tigray region due to technical problem,
Poor quality of the programs and lack of commitment from educational personnel's
to use radio programs. Moreover in some part of the region adult basic education
radio program are not accessible due to their Geographical location. In light of
these findings, some recom.mendation were forwarded, educational personnel at
different levels need to have increased commitment to alleviate the different
obstacles th.at a1'e facing the use of educational radio programs in adult basic
education
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Radio ;Facilitating Adult