Factors Affecting the Implementation of Integrated Functional Adult Literacy: The Case of Gudeya Bila Woreda of East Wollega Zone Oromia Reginal State
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2023-07-01
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to analysis factors affecting the implementation of integrated functional
adult literacy the case of Gudeya Bila woreda of east Wollega zone Oromia regional state. To this
end descriptive design was employed .Namely primary and secondary sources of data were adult
learner 125 coordinating committee 10 healthy extension ,agree cultural workers, teachers,
supervisors ,facilitators and educational expert 28 and secondary source of data were report and
plans of IFALE at Gudeya Bila woreda education office. A total of 165 respondents were used in this
study technical and availability sampling were .Data collection instrument were questioners
,interview guide and document analysis .The data analysis led to the following major findings; The
study found out that the majority 76(61.78%) of the adult learners responded that the
community lacked an interest to support literacy centers. The study indicated that the
majority 68(55.28%) of the adult learners replied that the time was not convenient to attend
integrated functional adult literacy program. The study find out that the major problems that
encountered the implementation of integrated functional adult literacy in the study area
were; Integrated sectors lack commitment, lack of incentives, Inadequate budget allocation to
literacy program, lack of regular supervision, inconvenient time, lack of NGO surrounding
area, lack of certification for learners, Committees lack commitment to implement the
program. The study revealed that the (50%) of the coordinating committees responded that
the extent of evaluation and monitoring of the program is low. The study indicated that the
5(50%) of the conducts committee responded that the literacy education was provided to
learners 1- 2 days per week and each day for one hour. Based on the findings, it was
concluded that the implementation of integrated functional adult literacy in Gudeya Bila
woreda. It is not only the responsibility of government to equip integrated functional adult
literacy center each year using government recurrent budget but also it needs the
participation of the community and private sectors to equip integrated functional adult
literacy center. To successful in integrated functional adult literacy program the contribution
of every responsibility individual and organization in the woreda for real implementation of
the strategy document is believed to be very important. Finally same recommendation were
forwarded; In order to implement integrated functional adult literacy effectively, it is
advisable for the woreda education office; Administration, Committee and surrounding NGO
to allocate enough budgets for integrated functional adult literacy program in each year.
Zone education office is adjusted to work with woreda educational office to provide
satisfactory training for all stake holders for the proper implementation of the program.
Woreda administration is advised to strengthen the commitment of all committees formed at
woreda and Kebele levels in encouraging and giving training for them from time to time. The
research finding has indicated the time of education is mainly after noon, there for it is
recommended that the woreda education office / chairperson facilitators, Committee and
learners to discuss and adjust the time of the program based on the interest of adult learners.
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Factors Affecting the Implementation of Integrated Functional Adult Literacy