An Assessment of the Practices of Non Formal Adult Education Programs in Bale Zone of Oromia Regional State
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2009-06
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
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.
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Practices of Non Formal Adult Education