The Status and Practice of Non-Formal Adult Education in the Ethiopian Kale Heyewet Church

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2014-06

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Addis Ababauniversity

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The purpose of this study was to identify status and practice of NFAE in the Ethiopian Kale Heyewet Church. Descriptive survey method was used for the study. Data were gathered from program facilitators, EKHC education and training department (Capacity building officers), program supervisors, and community representatives. Data were collected from respondents through questionnaire, unstructured interview and observation check-lists. Sampling techniques employed for this study were purposive, random and availability sampling. Appropriate statistical tools (percentage and mean) were used in order to analyze quantitative data while narration was used to analyze qualitative data. The findings of the study revealed that though facilitators had taken training it was not sufficient in relation to their duties and responsibility. The study reflected the contribution of NFAE in the project areas were found good in addressing the community and in poverty reduction and in bringing sustainability growth. Furthermore, according to the findings stakeholders participation was encouraging. The study suggested that facilitators should be trained with relevant training packages in relation to their duties and responsibility. For the success of NFAE, the respective educational officials and experts, EKHC training and education department, and the community at large accomplish their responsibility in organized and integrated manner

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Education in the Ethiopian Kale Heyewet Church Endale W/

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